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40 Birch St, Lee, MA 01238 Property Records

Berkshire County and Lee Town property record for 40 Birch St, Lee, MA 01238

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.61 acres (26,572 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$230,000 (Dec 2015)
Tax Bill$4,393 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Line of Credit
Mar 2026 Mortgage
APNLEEE M:025 B:0A L:0000-0135.0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNLEEE M:025 B:0A L:0000-0135.0
Alternative APN
  • M:025 B:0A L:0000=0135.0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,378 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,756 sqft
1st Floor Area1,378 sqft
Basement Area1,378 sqft
Unfinished Basement778 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area26,572 sqft (0.61 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address40 BIRCH ST
CityLEE
StateMA
Zip01238-9412
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR20
Legal SubdivisionWILLIAM H O BRIEN
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number0-135.0
JurisdictionLEE MA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5005
Census Tract914100

Owner

40 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.

Source: Berkshire County and Lee Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address40 BIRCH ST, LEE, MA 01238-9412
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 22, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ADAMS COMMUNITY BANK
Mar 2, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ADAMS BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 4, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 4, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 16, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page5666 / 128
Transfer Doc005666-128
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLEE MA
Property Address40 BIRCH ST, LEE, MA 01238-9412
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007174-19
DateApr 22, 2022
Book Page7174/19
Instrument995354
Lender
NameADAMS COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueMay 1, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLEE MA
Property Address40 BIRCH ST, LEE, MA 01238-9412
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number007982-123
DateMar 2, 2026
Book Page7982/123
Instrument1054448
Lender
NameADAMS BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueApr 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Birch St was $4,393, up 3.5% from the year before.

Source: Berkshire County and Lee Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire County
County SubdivisionLee Town
Unified School DistrictLee School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,393.00 (+3.51%)$391,900 (+3.9%) Land $117,600 Building $274,300$395,444
2025$4,244.00$377,200 Land $113,000 Building $264,200
2023$4,000.00$338,100 Land $103,800 Building $234,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 40 Birch St; there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2005.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2005–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 5
Most Recent ClaimMar 2011 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2005 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 40 Birch 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLEE WATER DEPT
serves 5,686 people · EPA ID MA1150000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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