Franklin County and Whately Town property record for 196 Chestnut Plain Rd, Whately, MA 01093
| Property Type | Post Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 0.5 ba · 444 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,108 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $526 (2025) |
| APN | WHAT M:0039 B:0000 L:25A |
| Primary APN | WHAT M:0039 B:0000 L:25A |
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| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 444 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,108 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 196 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD |
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| City | WHATELY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01093-9700 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Post Office |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25A |
| Jurisdiction | WHATELY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHATELY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 40800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Whately Center Historic District listed 2003 · 80 contributing resources · NRIS 03000920 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Franklin County and Whately Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 7, WHATELY, MA 01093-0007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Franklin County and Whately Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Whately Town |
| Secondary School District | Frontier School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Whately School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $526.00 (-0.38%) | $39,400 (+2.07%) Building $39,400 |
| 2024 | $528.00 (+1.34%) | $38,600 (+5.18%) Building $38,600 |
| 2023 | $521.00 | $36,700 Building $36,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 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.
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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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