Franklin County and Buckland Town property record for 20 Birch Rd, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,343 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale Mar 2018 Sale |
| APN | BUCK M:06-4 B:0000 L:21 |
| Primary APN | BUCK M:06-4 B:0000 L:21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,762 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 935 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 20 BIRCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHELBURNE FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01370-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 41502 |
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 BIRCH RD, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201610509 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6921 / 97 |
| Transfer Doc | 6921-97 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20 BIRCH RD, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1502 |
| Document Number | 7171-309 |
| Book / Page | 007171 / 000309 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 BIRCH RD BUCKLAND MA 01338, BUCKLAND, MA 01338 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20 BIRCH RD, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1502 |
| Document Number | 7171-308 |
| Book / Page | 007171 / 000308 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 BIRCH RD BUCKLAND MA 01338, BUCKLAND, MA 01338 |
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Buckland Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,343.00 (+4.27%) | $319,200 (+5.52%) Land $49,100 Building $263,000 | $349,078 (-3%) |
| 2025 | $5,124.00 (+2.36%) | $302,500 (+6.1%) Land $46,300 Building $256,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,006.00 (+13.88%) | $285,100 (+9.87%) Land $46,300 Building $238,800 | $359,860 |
| 2023 | $4,396.00 | $259,500 Land $46,300 Building $213,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SHELBURNE FALLS FIRE DISTRICT serves 1,806 people · EPA ID MA1268000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 177 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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