Berkshire County and Sheffield Town property record for 40 School St, Sheffield, MA 01257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,444 (2025) |
| APN | SHEF M:004.0 B:0001 L:0015.0 |
| Primary APN | SHEF M:004.0 B:0001 L:0015.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 40 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Subdivision | KATHERINE J SIMMONS FROM IRA E |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.0 |
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 926100 |
40 School St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 62, ASHLEY FALLS, MA 01222-0062 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2010210716 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1996 / 93 |
| Transfer Doc | 2315-229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 School St was $2,444, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Sheffield Town |
| Unified School District | Southern Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,444.00 (+3.08%) | $201,800 (-) Land $37,700 Building $164,100 | $228,377 |
| 2024 | $2,371.00 (+1.98%) | $201,800 (-) Land $37,700 Building $164,100 | |
| 2023 | $2,325.00 | $201,800 Land $37,700 Building $164,100 |
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 40 School St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 40 School 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 | 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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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