Franklin County and Deerfield Town property record for 498 River Rd, Deerfield, MA 01342
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,997 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| APN | DEER M:82 L:6 |
| Primary APN | DEER M:82 L:6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,333 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,094 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7903 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 498 RIVER RD |
| City | DEERFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01342-9759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DEERFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DEERFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
498 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Franklin County and Deerfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 498 RIVER RD, DEERFIELD, MA 01342-9759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198258 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7405 / 93 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 7405-93 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEERFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 498 RIVER RD, DEERFIELD, MA 01342-9759 |
| Document Number | 7405-93 |
| Book / Page | 007405 / 000093 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,029.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 232 STRONG ST AMHERST MA 010021855, AMHERST, MA 01002-1855 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 498 River Rd was $4,997, up 7.7% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Deerfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Deerfield Town |
| Elementary School District | Deerfield School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Frontier School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,997.00 (+7.74%) | $371,500 (+6.14%) Land $121,000 Building $217,300 | $427,762 |
| 2025 | $4,638.00 (+4.3%) | $350,000 (+9%) Land $121,000 Building $229,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,447.00 (+4.64%) | $321,100 (+13.1%) Land $110,000 Building $211,100 | $503,595 |
| 2023 | $4,250.00 | $283,900 Land $86,200 Building $197,700 |
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 498 River Rd; there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 7 (1984–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 498 River 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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