Franklin County and Heath Town property record for 562 Rte 8a, Charlemont, MA 01339
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,072 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| APN | HEAT M:211 B:011 |
| Primary APN | HEAT M:211 B:011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 6056 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 562 ROUTE 8A |
| City | CHARLEMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01339-9679 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | HEATH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HEATH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
562 Rte 8a is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Franklin County and Heath Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 562 ROUTE 8A, HEATH, MA 01346-7721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008563-94 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HEATH MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 562 ROUTE 8A, CHARLEMONT, MA 01339-9679 |
| Document Number | 0008563-94 |
| Book / Page | 8563 / 94 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 10254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 562 ROUTE 8A, HEATH, MA 01346-7721 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 562 Rte 8a was $3,072, down 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Heath Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Heath Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,072.00 (-6.26%) | $163,300 (+1.81%) Land $34,600 Building $128,700 | $254,790 (-24.3%) |
| 2024 | $3,277.00 (-3.76%) | $160,400 (+7.8%) Land $30,900 Building $129,500 | $336,585 |
| 2023 | $3,405.00 | $148,800 Land $22,800 Building $126,000 |
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 562 Rte 8a; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
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 562 Rte 8a 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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