42 Couch Brook Rd, Bernardston, MA 01337 Property Records

Franklin County and Bernardston Town property record for 42 Couch Brook Rd, Bernardston, MA 01337

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 3,264 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size10 acres (435,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$345,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill$7,682 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Refinance
Jan 2020 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
APN290310000100060

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN290310000100060
Alternative APN
  • BERN M:0310 B:0001 L:00060

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,264 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,042 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area435,600 sqft (10 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating FuelWood

Location & Zoning

Account Number290310000100060
Street Address42 COUCH BROOK RD
CityBERNARDSTON
StateMA
Zip01337-9555
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number60
JurisdictionBERNARDSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBERNARDSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1043
Census Tract40200

Owner

Source: Franklin County and Bernardston Town records, as of April 14, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address42 COUCH BROOK RD, BERNARDSTON, MA 01337-9555
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 5, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FREEDOM CU
Jan 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FREEDOM CU
Apr 7, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FREEDOM CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 2, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page7015 / 179
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERNARDSTON MA
Property Address42 COUCH BROOK RD, BERNARDSTON, MA 01337-9555
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number007738-207
DateApr 5, 2021
Book Page7738/207
Instrument4033
Lender
NameFREEDOM CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueMay 1, 2041

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERNARDSTON MA
Property Address42 COUCH BROOK RD, BERNARDSTON, MA 01337-9555
Document Number7483-156
Instrument DateJan 3, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 COUCH BROOK RD BERNARDSTON MA 013379555, BERNARDSTON, MA 01337-9555

Mortgage

Document Number7483-156
DateJan 14, 2020
Book Page007483/000156
Instrument347
Lender
NameFREEDOM CU
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERNARDSTON MA
Recording DateApr 7, 2017
Property Address42 COUCH BROOK RD, BERNARDSTON, MA 01337-9555
Document Number7015-179
Book / Page7015 / 179
Instrument3467
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$55.17
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number70150183
DateApr 7, 2017
Instrument07015/0183
Lender
NameFREEDOM CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 7, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Franklin County and Bernardston Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin County
County SubdivisionBernardston Town
Unified School DistrictPioneer Valley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,682.00 (+6.38%)$538,300 (+19.2%) Land $81,900 Building $456,400
2024$590,425
2023$7,221.00$451,600 Land $75,400 Building $376,200

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2011–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimDec 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

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
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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