Franklin County and Whately Town property record for 216 Chestnut Plain Rd, Whately, MA 01093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,036 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,437 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,778 (2025) |
| APN | WHAT M:0039 B:0000 L:18 |
| Primary APN | WHAT M:0039 B:0000 L:18 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,036 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,044 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,437 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 216 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD |
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| City | WHATELY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01093-9701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATELY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHATELY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| 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.
216 Chestnut Plain Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2009.
Source: Franklin County and Whately Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 16, WHATELY, MA 01093-0016 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 20096183 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5674 / 169 |
| Transfer Doc | 5601-141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Chestnut Plain Rd was $5,778, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,778.00 (+1.92%) | $433,100 (+4.59%) Land $142,300 Building $290,800 | $446,540 (-5.54%) |
| 2024 | $5,669.00 (+2.92%) | $414,100 (+6.75%) Land $142,300 Building $271,800 | $472,720 |
| 2023 | $5,508.00 | $387,900 Land $135,600 Building $252,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 216 Chestnut Plain Rd; 2 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 216 Chestnut Plain Rd 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WHATELY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 900 people · EPA ID MA1337010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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