Berkshire County and Sheffield Town property record for 186 Bears Den Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,788 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.54 acres (67,213 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | SHEF M:027.0 B:0001 L:0026.6 |
| Primary APN | SHEF M:027.0 B:0001 L:0026.6 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,788 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,901 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,901 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,901 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 67,213 sqft (1.54 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 186 BEARS DEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01257-9741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.6 |
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 926100 |
186 Bears Den Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 CLINTON ST, 2, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4497 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021264797 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2692 / 306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 186 BEARS DEN RD, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257-9741 |
| Document Number | 2692-306 |
| Book / Page | 2692 / 306 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 264797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 490 CLINTON ST APT 2, 2, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4497 |
| Document Number | 264798 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 264798 |
| Name | LEE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 186 Bears Den Rd was $7,150, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Sheffield Town |
| Unified School District | Southern Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,150.00 (+3.07%) | $590,400 (-) Land $68,200 Building $522,200 | $824,646 |
| 2024 | $6,937.00 (+2%) | $590,400 (-) Land $68,200 Building $522,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,801.00 | $590,400 Land $68,200 Building $522,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 186 Bears Den Rd; 5 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 186 Bears Den Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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