Franklin County and Whately Town property record for 42 Chestnut Plain Rd, Whately, MA 01093
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 16.8 acres (731,795 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| APN | WHAT M:0005 B:0000 L:22 |
| Primary APN | WHAT M:0005 B:0000 L:22 |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Lot Area | 731,795 sqft (16.8 acres) |
|---|---|
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Street Address | 42 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | WHATELY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01093 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATELY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHATELY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 40800 |
42 Chestnut Plain Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2001.
Source: Franklin County and Whately Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 123, WHATELY, MA 01093-0123 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3721 / 318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATELY MA |
| Property Address | 42 CHESTNUT PLAIN RD, WHATELY, MA 01093 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 7018-221 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 7018/221 |
| Instrument | 3739 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Chestnut Plain Rd was $4,307, down 6% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Whately Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Whately Town |
| Secondary School District | Frontier School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Whately School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,307.00 (-5.96%) | $322,893 (-3.48%) Land $120,193 Building $202,700 | $374,290 (-15.99%) |
| 2024 | $4,580.00 (+3.71%) | $334,547 (+7.59%) Land $103,647 Building $230,900 | $445,550 |
| 2023 | $4,416.00 | $310,957 Land $99,357 Building $211,600 |
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 42 Chestnut Plain Rd; 2 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 | 2 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 42 Chestnut Plain 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 | WHATELY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 900 people · EPA ID MA1337010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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