Berkshire County and Pittsfield City property record for 261 Elm St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| APN | J080015002 |
| Primary APN | J080015002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | J080015002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 ELM ST |
| City | PITTSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01201-6517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PITTSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 935200 |
261 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Berkshire County and Pittsfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 ELM ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-6517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5675 / 332 |
| Transfer Doc | 005675-332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PITTSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 261 ELM ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-6517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00007083-9 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7083/9 |
| Instrument | 988868 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Elm St was $3,967.
Source: Berkshire County and Pittsfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Municipality | Pittsfield City |
| Unified School District | Pittsfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,967.00 | $221,100 Land $73,600 Building $147,500 | $240,809 |
| 2023 | $3,477.00 | $189,800 Land $73,600 Building $116,200 |
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 Elm St; there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane 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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Elm 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PITTSFIELD DPU WATER DEPT serves 43,927 people · EPA ID MA1236000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 478 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Gateway Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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