Franklin County and Leyden Town property record for 298 River Rd, Bernardston, MA 01337
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $447 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| APN | F_342374_3 |
| Primary APN | F_342374_3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | F_342374_3089768 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 298 RIVER RD |
| City | BERNARDSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01337-9740 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 650 |
| Jurisdiction | LEYDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEYDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
298 River Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Franklin County and Leyden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 292 RIVER RD, BERNARDSTON, MA 01337-9740 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223388 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7972 / 252 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 007972-252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEYDEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 298 RIVER RD, LEYDEN, MA 01337-9740 |
| Document Number | 007972-252 |
| Book / Page | 7972 / 252 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3388 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 111 NEWPORT RD UNIT 8204, 8204, WINDSOR, CT 06095-4805 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 298 River Rd was $447, up 5,487.5% from the year before.
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 | $447.00 (+5,487.5%) | $30,400 (-46%) Land $1,300 | $251,646 (-42.24%) |
| 2025 | $8.00 (-99.03%) | $56,300 (+1.81%) Land $46,900 Building $9,400 | $435,670 |
| 2024 | $826.00 (+0.61%) | $55,300 (+2.22%) Land $46,900 Building $8,400 | |
| 2023 | $821.00 | $54,100 Land $45,600 Building $8,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 298 River 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 298 River 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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