Franklin County and Ashfield Town property record for 284 John Ford Rd, Ashfield, MA 01330
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,077 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 5.02 acres (218,671 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $372,500 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,817 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | ASHF M:0009 B:0000 L:47 |
| Primary APN | ASHF M:0009 B:0000 L:47 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,077 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,193 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 218,671 sqft (5.02 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 284 JOHN FORD RD |
|---|---|
| City | ASHFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01330-9712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 41501 |
284 John Ford Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Franklin County and Ashfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 KNICKERBOCKER AVE, 1, BROOKLYN, NY 11237-2735 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20215550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7760 / 186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 284 JOHN FORD RD, ASHFIELD, MA 01330-9712 |
| Document Number | 7760-186 |
| Book / Page | 7760 / 186 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 278 KNICKERBOCKER AVE APT 1, 1, BROOKLYN, NY 11237-2735 |
| Document Number | 5551 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5551 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 284 John Ford Rd was $6,817, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Ashfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Ashfield Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,817.00 (+2.37%) | $506,500 (+11.12%) Land $87,800 Building $418,700 | $489,875 (+9.5%) |
| 2024 | $6,659.00 (+6.58%) | $455,800 (+28.47%) Land $87,800 Building $368,000 | $447,355 |
| 2023 | $6,248.00 | $354,800 Land $71,000 Building $283,800 |
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 284 John Ford Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm 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 284 John Ford 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 | 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 3 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
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