Franklin County and Northfield Town property record for 296 Birnam Rd, Northfield, MA 01360
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.464 acres (20,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,712 (2025) |
| APN | NFLD M:10A B:000C3 L:1 |
| Primary APN | NFLD M:10A B:000C3 L:1 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,199 sqft (0.464 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 296 BIRNAM RD |
|---|---|
| City | NORTHFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01360-1151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | C3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 40300 |
296 Birnam Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Franklin County and Northfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 BIRNAM RD, NORTHFIELD, MA 01360-1151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2925 / 145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Birnam Rd was $3,712, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Northfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Northfield Town |
| Unified School District | Pioneer Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,712.00 (+5.1%) | $268,200 (+3.11%) Land $61,400 Building $206,800 | $315,128 (+8.19%) |
| 2024 | $3,532.00 (+9.59%) | $260,100 (+9.61%) Land $57,900 Building $202,200 | $291,270 |
| 2023 | $3,223.00 | $237,300 Land $58,000 Building $179,300 |
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 296 Birnam Rd; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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 | 3 in force |
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 296 Birnam 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST NORTHFIELD WATER CO private · serves 659 people · EPA ID MA1217001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 4 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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