Berkshire County and Lenox Town property record for 79 Taconic Ave, Lenox, MA 01240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,051 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,612 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,088 (2026) |
| APN | LENO M:47 B:010 P:0000 U:00 |
| Primary APN | LENO M:47 B:010 P:0000 U:00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,051 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,978 sqft |
| Basement Area | 959 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 959 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,612 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2238 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 TACONIC AVE |
| City | LENOX |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01240-2350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LENOX |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 913100 |
79 Taconic Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Berkshire County and Lenox Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 TACONIC AVE, LENOX, MA 01240-2350 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4945 / 129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Taconic Ave was $5,088, up 14.7% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Lenox Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Lenox Town |
| Unified School District | Lenox School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,088.00 (+14.72%) | $516,500 (+5.41%) Land $176,600 Building $339,900 | $615,355 |
| 2025 | $4,435.00 (+5.72%) | $490,000 (+5.95%) Land $176,600 Building $313,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,195.00 (-1.89%) | $462,500 (-0.92%) Land $166,600 Building $295,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,276.00 | $466,800 Land $157,100 Building $309,700 |
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 79 Taconic Ave; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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 |
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 Taconic 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | LENOX DPW WATER DIVISION serves 9,800 people · EPA ID MA1152000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 94 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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