Berkshire County and Dalton Town property record for 261 E Housatonic St, Dalton, MA 01226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,845 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.427 acres (18,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,324 (2026) |
| APN | DALT M:121 L:38 |
| Primary APN | DALT M:121 L:38 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,845 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,306 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 205 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,600 sqft (0.427 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 261 E HOUSATONIC ST |
|---|---|
| City | DALTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01226-1932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | DALTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 912100 |
261 E Housatonic St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Berkshire County and Dalton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 E HOUSATONIC ST, DALTON, MA 01226-1932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4343 / 52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 E Housatonic St was $5,324, down 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Dalton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Dalton Town |
| Unified School District | Central Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,324.00 (-3.74%) | $315,600 (+3.44%) Land $67,900 Building $247,700 | $355,629 |
| 2025 | $5,531.00 (+3.09%) | $305,100 (+3.49%) Land $63,400 Building $241,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,365.00 (+11.26%) | $294,800 (+17.64%) Land $58,100 Building $236,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,822.00 | $250,600 Land $52,900 Building $197,700 |
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 261 E Housatonic St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 261 E Housatonic St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DALTON FIRE DISTRICT serves 6,330 people · EPA ID MA1070000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PITTSFIELD DPU WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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