Berkshire County and Sheffield Town property record for 196 Root Ln, Sheffield, MA 01257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,117 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,498 (2025) |
| APN | SHEF M:019.0 B:0002 L:0023.0 |
| Primary APN | SHEF M:019.0 B:0002 L:0023.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,117 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,117 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 196 ROOT LN |
|---|---|
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.0 |
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 926100 |
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records · APN SHEF M:019.0 B:0002 L:0023.0
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 106, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257-0106 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005181547 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1613 / 228 |
| Transfer Doc | 2307-196 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Sheffield Town |
| Unified School District | Southern Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,498.00 (+3.07%) | $371,400 (-) Land $56,200 Building $315,200 |
| 2024 | $4,364.00 (+1.99%) | $371,400 (-) Land $56,200 Building $315,200 |
| 2023 | $4,279.00 | $371,400 Land $56,200 Building $315,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 68 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | AQUARION WATER COMPANY private · serves 987 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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