Franklin County and Leyden Town property record for 253 E Hill Rd, Bernardston, MA 01337
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 2.83 acres (123,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $199,900 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jan 2025 Line of Credit |
| APN | F_359130_3085614 |
| Primary APN | F_359130_3085614 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,916 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 123,275 sqft (2.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | F_359130_3085614 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 E HILL RD |
| City | BERNARDSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01337-9303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66.4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEYDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEYDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
Source: Franklin County and Leyden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 E HILL RD, BERNARDSTON, MA 01337-9303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FREEDOM CU |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FRANKLIN FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 7083 / 226 |
| Transfer Doc | 007083-226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEYDEN MA |
| Property Address | 253 E HILL RD, LEYDEN, MA 01337-9303 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 007965-297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 7965/297 |
| Instrument | 2893 |
| Name | FREEDOM CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2029 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEYDEN MA |
| Property Address | 253 E HILL RD, LEYDEN, MA 01337-9303 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0008429-56 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Book Page | 8429/56 |
| Instrument | 202500000511 |
| Name | FRANKLIN FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Franklin County and Leyden Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Leyden Town |
| Unified School District | Pioneer Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,178.00 (+10,090.24%) | $284,400 (+5.53%) Land $72,000 Building $204,000 | $361,991 (+3.91%) |
| 2025 | $41.00 (-98.98%) | $269,500 (+0.15%) Land $67,900 Building $201,600 | $348,365 |
| 2024 | $4,020.00 (+0.78%) | $269,100 (+2.4%) Land $67,900 Building $201,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,989.00 | $262,800 Land $66,000 Building $196,800 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2024 · other causes |
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 | 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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