Franklin County and Buckland Town property record for 21 Birch Rd, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 496 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance |
| APN | BUCK M:06-4 B:0000 L:31 |
| Primary APN | BUCK M:06-4 B:0000 L:31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 21 BIRCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHELBURNE FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01370-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 41502 |
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BIRCH RD, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4097 / 265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Property Address | 21 BIRCH RD, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0007812-54 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7812/54 |
| Instrument | 9102 |
| Name | GREENFIELD SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $2,576.00 (+4.38%) | $153,900 (+5.63%) Land $48,600 Building $104,700 | $196,907 (-21.43%) |
| 2025 | $2,468.00 (+0.45%) | $145,700 (+4.15%) Land $45,800 Building $99,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,457.00 (+11.63%) | $139,900 (+7.7%) Land $45,800 Building $94,100 | $250,610 |
| 2023 | $2,201.00 | $129,900 Land $45,800 Building $84,100 |
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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