Franklin County and Buckland Town property record for 9 Sears St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,454 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $109,100 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,483 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Oct 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| APN | BUCK M:06-1 B:0000 L:9 |
| Primary APN | BUCK M:06-1 B:0000 L:9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,454 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,070 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 9 SEARS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHELBURNE FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01370-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 41502 |
9 Sears St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2022.
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3746 / 210 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 008088-129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1010 |
| Document Number | 008088-129 |
| Book / Page | 8088 / 129 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 BERNARDSTON RD, GREENFIELD, MA 01301-1112 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1010 |
| Document Number | 008088-133 |
| Book / Page | 8088 / 133 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1010 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1010 |
| Document Number | 008013-203 |
| Book / Page | 8013 / 203 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1010 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKLAND MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9 SEARS ST, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1010 |
| Document Number | 7204-125 |
| Book / Page | 007204 / 000125 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 SEARS ST SHELBURNE FALLS MA 013701010, SHELBURNE FALLS, MA 01370-1010 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9 Sears St was $4,483, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Buckland Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Buckland Town |
| Unified School District | Mohawk Trail School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,483.00 (+4.3%) | $267,800 (+5.56%) Land $48,800 Building $219,000 | $319,907 |
| 2025 | $4,298.00 (+1.99%) | $253,700 (+5.71%) Land $46,000 Building $207,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,214.00 (+13.52%) | $240,000 (+9.54%) Land $46,000 Building $194,000 | $299,440 |
| 2023 | $3,712.00 | $219,100 Land $45,900 Building $173,200 |
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 9 Sears St; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 9 Sears 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 | SHELBURNE FALLS FIRE DISTRICT serves 1,806 people · EPA ID MA1268000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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