Franklin County and Ashfield Town property record for 198 Steady Ln, Ashfield, MA 01330
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,303 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 7.5 acres (326,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $476,500 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,028 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | ASHF M:0007 B:0000 L:78 |
| Primary APN | ASHF M:0007 B:0000 L:78 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,303 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 532 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 532 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 326,700 sqft (7.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 198 STEADY LN |
|---|---|
| City | ASHFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01330-9602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 41501 |
198 Steady Ln, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Franklin County and Ashfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 STEADY LN, ASHFIELD, MA 01330-9602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 20238205 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8221 / 290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 198 STEADY LN, ASHFIELD, MA 01330-9602 |
| Document Number | 008221-290 |
| Book / Page | 8221 / 290 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| 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 | 198 STEADY LN, ASHFIELD, MA 01330-9602 |
| Document Number | 0000008206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8206 |
| Name | GREENFIELD SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.13% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2038 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3.5% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Steady Ln was $4,028, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Ashfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Ashfield Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,028.00 (-0.59%) | $299,268 (+7.91%) Land $77,968 Building $221,300 | $458,569 (+2.51%) |
| 2024 | $4,052.00 (+9.63%) | $277,325 (+32.13%) Land $77,825 Building $199,500 | $447,355 |
| 2023 | $3,696.00 | $209,895 Land $62,495 Building $147,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 198 Steady Ln; 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 198 Steady Ln 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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