Franklin County and Leyden Town property record for 257 E Hill Rd, Bernardston, MA 01337
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 2.83 acres (123,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $231,250 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,458 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| APN | F_359154_3 |
| Primary APN | F_359154_3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| 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_359154_3085800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 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 | 66.3 |
| 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
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 E HILL RD, BERNARDSTON, MA 01337-9303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200711180 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5378 / 211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEYDEN MA |
| Property Address | 257 E HILL RD, LEYDEN, MA 01337-9303 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 7734-67 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7734/67 |
| Instrument | 3768 |
| Name | FREEDOM CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
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 | $4,458.00 (+10,267.44%) | $303,500 (+5.86%) Land $72,000 Building $230,900 | $407,409 (+8.57%) |
| 2025 | $43.00 (-99%) | $286,700 (-0.62%) Land $67,900 Building $218,800 | $375,250 |
| 2024 | $4,310.00 (+0.94%) | $288,500 (+2.56%) Land $67,900 Building $220,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,270.00 | $281,300 Land $66,000 Building $215,300 |
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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures