Berkshire County and Sheffield Town property record for 82 Root Ln, Sheffield, MA 01257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,126 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| APN | SHEF M:019.0 B:0002 L:0026.5 |
| Primary APN | SHEF M:019.0 B:0002 L:0026.5 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,002 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,126 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 82 ROOT LN |
|---|---|
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01257-9753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Subdivision | SUSAN AUSTIN & ALISON K AUSTIN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.5 |
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 926100 |
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 53, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257-0053 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 82 ROOT LN, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257-9753 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2673-112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2673/112 |
| Instrument | 263482 |
| Name | SALISBURY BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Sheffield Town |
| Unified School District | Southern Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,884.00 (+3.06%) | $403,300 (-) Land $66,500 Building $336,800 | $518,607 |
| 2024 | $4,739.00 (+2%) | $403,300 (-) Land $66,500 Building $336,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,646.00 | $403,300 Land $66,500 Building $336,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 (1984–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Hurricane 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.
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 | AQUARION WATER COMPANY private · serves 987 people · EPA ID MA1267000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 69 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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