Berkshire County and Dalton Town property record for 51 Franklin St, Dalton, MA 01226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,698 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Nov 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $5,442 (2026) |
| APN | DALT M:104 L:78 |
| Primary APN | DALT M:104 L:78 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,698 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 812 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Street Address | 51 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DALTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01226-1008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | DALTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALTON |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7010 |
| Census Tract | 912100 |
51 Franklin St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2024.
Source: Berkshire County and Dalton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 FRANKLIN ST, DALTON, MA 01226-1008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 981 / 1119 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 007729-277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Franklin St was $5,442, down 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Dalton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Dalton Town |
| Unified School District | Central Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,442.00 (-1.61%) | $322,600 (+5.74%) Land $56,900 Building $247,600 | $301,646 |
| 2025 | $5,531.00 (+4.58%) | $305,100 (+4.99%) Land $56,900 Building $248,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,289.00 (+10.81%) | $290,600 (+17.13%) Land $51,500 Building $239,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,773.00 | $248,100 Land $45,600 Building $202,500 |
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 51 Franklin St; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 | 4 (1990–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 51 Franklin 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 |
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 | DALTON FIRE DISTRICT serves 6,330 people · EPA ID MA1070000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PITTSFIELD DPU WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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