Berkshire County and Lenox Town property record for 8 Franklin St, Lenox, MA 01240
| Property Type | Restaurant |
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| Details | 2,414 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,952 (2026) |
| APN | LENO M:43 B:191 P:0000 U:00 |
| Primary APN | LENO M:43 B:191 P:0000 U:00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,414 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 2,414 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,414 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2015 |
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| Street Address | 8 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | LENOX |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01240-2304 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | COMMER |
| Legal Block | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | LENOX MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LENOX |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 913100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lenox Village Historic District listed 2022 · 287 contributing resources · NRIS 100006987 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8 Franklin St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Berkshire County and Lenox Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 BEACON ST, 2, BOSTON, MA 02115-1111 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Franklin St was $5,952, up 14.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,952.00 (+14.33%) | $414,200 (+4.86%) Land $191,600 Building $222,600 |
| 2025 | $5,206.00 (+6.68%) | $395,000 (+4%) Land $172,400 Building $222,600 |
| 2024 | $4,880.00 (+2.59%) | $379,800 (+4.03%) Land $165,800 Building $214,000 |
| 2023 | $4,757.00 | $365,100 Land $159,400 Building $205,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 8 Franklin St; 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 8 Franklin St 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 198 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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