Berkshire County and Adams Town property record for 8 E Orchard Ter, Adams, MA 01220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,067 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 41180000000180 |
| Primary APN | 41180000000180 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,202 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 41180000000180 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 E ORCHARD TER |
| City | ADAMS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01220-2306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 180 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 922300 |
8 E Orchard Ter is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Berkshire County and Adams Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 DANIELS CT, ADAMS, MA 01220-2205 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 001860-279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 E ORCHARD TER, ADAMS, MA 01220-2306 |
| Document Number | 1763-782 |
| Book / Page | 1763 / 782 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5839 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 E ORCHARD TER, ADAMS, MA 01220-2306 |
| Document Number | 5840 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5840 |
| Name | ADAMS BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 E Orchard Ter was $4,067, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Adams Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Adams Town |
| Unified School District | Hoosac Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,067.00 (+6.13%) | $239,100 (+9.43%) Land $54,500 Building $184,600 | $282,607 |
| 2024 | $3,832.00 (+7.97%) | $218,500 (+14.22%) Land $51,200 Building $167,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,549.00 | $191,300 Land $46,500 Building $144,800 |
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 8 E Orchard Ter; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 8 E Orchard Ter 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 | ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT serves 7,945 people · EPA ID MA1004000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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