Berkshire County and Lee Town property record for 85 Franklin St, Lee, MA 01238
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,281 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $282,500 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,532 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Feb 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| APN | LEEE M:019 B:0A L:0000-0005.0 |
| Primary APN | LEEE M:019 B:0A L:0000-0005.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,281 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,279 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 979 sqft |
| Basement Area | 979 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 979 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 85 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01238-1631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 0-5.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 914100 |
85 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Berkshire County and Lee 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 FRANKLIN ST, LEE, MA 01238-1631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ADAMS COMMUNITY BANK |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance ADAMS COMMUNITY BANK |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EVOLVE BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6288 / 185 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 6847-115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE MA |
| Property Address | 85 FRANKLIN ST, LEE, MA 01238-1631 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 006847-119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6847/119 |
| Instrument | 973195 |
| Name | ADAMS COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 85 FRANKLIN ST, LEE, MA 01238-1631 |
| Document Number | 006847-115 |
| Book / Page | 6847 / 115 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 973194 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 FRANKLIN ST, LEE, MA 01238-1631 |
| Document Number | 006847-119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6847/119 |
| Instrument | 973195 |
| Name | ADAMS COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 85 FRANKLIN ST, LEE, MA 01238-1631 |
| Document Number | 6288-185 |
| Book / Page | 006288 / 000185 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 931892 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,288.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 FRANKLIN ST LEE MA 012381631, LEE, MA 01238-1631 |
| Document Number | 6288-190 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 006288/000190 |
| Instrument | 931893 |
| Name | EVOLVE BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 9, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Franklin St was $4,532, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Lee Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Lee Town |
| Unified School District | Lee School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,532.00 (+3.75%) | $404,300 (+4.12%) Land $106,400 Building $297,900 | $421,952 |
| 2025 | $4,368.00 | $388,300 Land $102,300 Building $286,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,932.00 | $332,400 Land $93,800 Building $238,600 |
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 85 Franklin St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 2 (1984–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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 85 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 | 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 | LEE WATER DEPT serves 5,686 people · EPA ID MA1150000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 281 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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