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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $141,500 on Sep 26, 2003

491 W MAIN ST

NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,462 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$141,500 · Sep 26, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,520 (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.$150,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyBerkshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Brayton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Drury High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.7 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

491 W Main 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in North Adams 01247
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Older than 94% 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 area2,462 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,640 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 491 W Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Adams 01247Berkshire County
Living areabigger than2,462 ft²82% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac18% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than187011% of homes6% of homes

About 491 W Main St

When did 491 W Main St, North Adams, MA last sell?

491 W Main St, North Adams, MA last sold on Sep 26, 2003 for $141,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 491 W Main St, North Adams, MA?

491 W Main St, North Adams, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,462 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 491 W Main St, North Adams, MA built?

491 W Main St, North Adams, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 491 W Main St, North Adams, MA?

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

How does 491 W Main 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 82% of them (2,462 ft² against a typical 1,640 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1870 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 491 W Main St, North Adams, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 W Main St, North Adams, MA was $2,520. The county assessed it at $150,800.

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