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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $55,750 on Sep 25, 2020

489 UNION ST

NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,680 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,750 · Sep 25, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,245 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$74,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,162

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
51
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBERKSHIRE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Drury High SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Brayton Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.3 mi

District: North Adams School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01247These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,194
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.257 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,558
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,518
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

489 Union St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Berkshire County

How it measures up in North Adams 01247

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Adams 01247.

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 489 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Adams 01247Berkshire County
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²53% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac9% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190048% of homes22% of homes

About 489 Union St

When did 489 Union St, North Adams, MA last sell?

489 Union St, North Adams, MA last sold on Sep 25, 2020 for $55,750, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 489 Union St, North Adams, MA?

489 Union St, North Adams, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 489 Union St, North Adams, MA built?

489 Union St, North Adams, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 489 Union St, North Adams, MA?

489 Union St, North Adams, MA is assigned to Drury High School (middle), rated F; Brayton Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in North Adams School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Union St, North Adams, MA compare to other homes in North Adams 01247?

Among the 4,728 homes in North Adams 01247, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 489 Union St, North Adams, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Union St, North Adams, MA was $1,245. The county assessed it at $74,500.

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