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540 S RIVER RD

CHARLEMONT, MA 01339
0
Baths
1,432 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.
3.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,277 (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.$343,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$303,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$343,000

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.55
85
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
53
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.
34
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.95 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.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyFranklin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.72
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Wood Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Hawlemont Regional Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.2 mi
M
Mohawk Trail Regional SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Hawlemont School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01339These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,901
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,962
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

540 S River Rd 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 bigger lot than 77% of homes in Franklin County

How it measures up in Charlemont 01339

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charlemont 01339.

Living area1,432 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size3.72 ac
SmallerTypical 4.4 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

How 540 S River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharlemont 01339Franklin County
Living areabigger than1,432 ft²38% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.72 ac44% of homes77% of homes

About 540 S River Rd

When did 540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA last sell?

540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA last sold on Dec 6, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA?

540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA has 1,432 square feet of living space and a 3.72-acre lot.

What schools serve 540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA?

540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA is assigned to Hawlemont Regional Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Mohawk Trail Regional School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Hawlemont School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA compare to other homes in Charlemont 01339?

Among the 714 homes in Charlemont 01339, it is bigger than 38% of them (1,432 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 44% of them (3.72 ac against a typical 4.4 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 S River Rd, Charlemont, MA was $6,277. The county assessed it at $343,000.

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