Franklin County and Buckland Town property record for 32 Sears St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1825 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $212,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Jun 2021 Refinance |
| APN | BUCK M:06-1 B:0000 L:26 |
| Primary APN | BUCK M:06-1 B:0000 L:26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1825 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1825 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 32 SEARS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELBURNE FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01370-1009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 41502 |
32 Sears St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) GREENFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GREENFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200613051 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5179 / 73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Property Address | 32 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0008042-73 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 8042/73 |
| Instrument | 8500 |
| Name | GREENFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Property Address | 32 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 7779-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7779/1 |
| Instrument | 6817 |
| Name | GREENFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 32 Sears St was $5,466, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Buckland Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,466.00 (+4.29%) | $326,500 (+5.53%) Land $48,600 Building $276,600 | $384,148 |
| 2025 | $5,241.00 (+1.93%) | $309,400 (+5.67%) Land $45,800 Building $263,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,142.00 (+14.06%) | $292,800 (+10.03%) Land $45,800 Building $247,000 | $360,145 |
| 2023 | $4,508.00 | $266,100 Land $45,800 Building $220,300 |
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 32 Sears St; there have been 3 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011) |
| 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 32 Sears 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SHELBURNE FALLS FIRE DISTRICT serves 1,806 people · EPA ID MA1268000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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