Berkshire County and Lee Town property record for 55 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA 01238
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,656 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | LEEE M:018 B:0A L:0000-0025.0 |
| Primary APN | LEEE M:018 B:0A L:0000-0025.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,789 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 927 sqft |
| Basement Area | 887 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 887 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 55 SAINT JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01238-1107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 0-25.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 914100 |
55 Saint James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Berkshire County and Lee Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 SAINT JAMES AVE, LEE, MA 01238-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GREYLOCK FCU |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NBT BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7052 / 171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 55 SAINT JAMES AVE, LEE, MA 01238-1107 |
| Document Number | 007052-171 |
| Book / Page | 7052 / 171 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100986813 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 55 SAINT JAMES AVE, LEE, MA 01238-1107 |
| Document Number | 202100986814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100986814 |
| Name | GREYLOCK FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE MA |
| Property Address | 55 SAINT JAMES AVE, LEE, MA 01238-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 5955-189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 5955/189 |
| Instrument | 904377 |
| Name | NBT BANK NA |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Saint James Ave was $4,656, up 3.7% 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 | $4,656.00 (+3.65%) | $415,300 (+4.01%) Land $113,300 Building $302,000 | $474,197 |
| 2025 | $4,492.00 | $399,300 Land $109,200 Building $290,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,058.00 | $343,000 Land $100,400 Building $242,600 |
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 55 Saint James Ave; 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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 55 Saint James Ave 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: 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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