Franklin County and Hawley Town property record for 79 Middle Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,691 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| APN | HAWL M:005.0 B:0000 L:0045.0 |
| Primary APN | HAWL M:005.0 B:0000 L:0045.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 79 MIDDLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLEMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01339-9624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45.0 |
| Jurisdiction | HAWLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4053 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
79 Middle Rd, a residential property, is held in a trust since February 2023.
Source: Franklin County and Hawley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 TAUNTON ST, BELLINGHAM, MA 02019-1426 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20145497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6540 / 313 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 008131-216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAWLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 79 MIDDLE RD, HAWLEY, MA 01339 |
| Document Number | 008131-216 |
| Book / Page | 8131 / 216 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 324 CONEY ST, EAST WALPOLE, MA 02032-1507 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Middle Rd was $4,691, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Hawley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Hawley Town |
| Elementary School District | Hawlemont School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Mohawk Trail Regional School District in Hawley and Charlemont towns (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,691.00 (+6.01%) | $286,900 (+8.92%) Land $67,000 Building $219,900 | $236,416 (-15.21%) |
| 2024 | $4,425.00 (+6.06%) | $263,400 (+5.19%) Land $59,500 Building $203,900 | $278,825 |
| 2023 | $4,172.00 | $250,400 Land $46,500 Building $203,900 |
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 79 Middle Rd; there have been 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| 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 79 Middle 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GoNetspeed Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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