Franklin County and Whately Town property record for 197 Chestnut Plain Rd, Whately, MA 01093
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 3,703 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,796 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Transfer |
| APN | WHAT M:0039 B:0000 L:3 |
| Primary APN | WHAT M:0039 B:0000 L:3 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,703 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,037 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,037 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 197 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD |
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| City | WHATELY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01093-9704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATELY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHATELY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 225, WHATELY, MA 01093-0225 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3994 / 213 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 7489-205 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATELY MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 197 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD, WHATELY, MA 01093-9704 |
| Document Number | 7489-205 |
| Book / Page | 007489 / 000205 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 197 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD WHATELY MA 010939704, WHATELY, MA 01093-9704 |
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 | $5,796.00 (-1.06%) | $434,500 (+1.54%) Land $113,400 Building $321,100 |
| 2024 | $5,858.00 (+2.57%) | $427,900 (+6.39%) Land $113,400 Building $314,500 |
| 2023 | $5,711.00 | $402,200 Land $108,000 Building $294,200 |
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 |
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| 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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