Berkshire County and Lee Town property record for 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA 01238
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 1.8 acres (78,408 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,230 (2026) |
| APN | LEEE M:020 B:00 L:0000-0051.0 |
| Primary APN | LEEE M:020 B:00 L:0000-0051.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 78,408 sqft (1.8 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 490 CHAPEL ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01238-9487 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0-51.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6014 |
| Census Tract | 914100 |
490 Chapel St is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Berkshire County and Lee Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 195, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA 01230-0195 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008761865 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4199 / 169 |
| Transfer Doc | 2891000053 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 490 Chapel St was $2,230, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Lee Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Lee Town |
| Unified School District | Lee School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,230.00 (+5.44%) | $198,900 (+5.8%) Land $89,300 Building $109,600 | $277,243 |
| 2025 | $2,115.00 | $188,000 Land $86,200 Building $101,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,108.00 | $178,200 Land $80,600 Building $97,600 |
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 490 Chapel St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1993 · rainfall accumulation |
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 490 Chapel 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | LEE WATER DEPT serves 5,686 people · EPA ID MA1150000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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