Berkshire County and Otis Town property record for 474 Lion Hill Rd, Otis, MA 01253
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 842 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,900 (Aug 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $963 (2025) |
| APN | OTIS M:11-E L:23 |
| Primary APN | OTIS M:11-E L:23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 842 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,267 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,700 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1515 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 474 LION HILL RD |
| City | OTIS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | OTIS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OTIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 933400 |
474 Lion Hill Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 1979.
Source: Berkshire County and Otis Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 POUND SWEET HL, BETHEL, CT 06801-1313 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 474 Lion Hill Rd was $963, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Otis Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Otis Town |
| Elementary School District | Farmington River Regional School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Lee/Berkshire Hills in Farmington River Regional (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $963.00 (+6.88%) | $149,000 (+7.19%) Land $62,100 Building $86,900 | $222,603 |
| 2024 | $901.00 (+22.92%) | $139,000 (+25.56%) Land $61,300 Building $77,700 | |
| 2023 | $733.00 | $110,700 Land $33,000 Building $77,700 |
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 474 Lion Hill Rd; there have been 2 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (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 474 Lion Hill 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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