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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $147,500 on Nov 1, 2016

8 MELROSE ST

ADAMS, MA 01220
7
Beds
2
Baths
3,390 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.$147,500 · Nov 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,786 (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.$222,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,600

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.8 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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1942
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(12)

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
Hoosac Valley Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.3 mi
H
Hoosac Valley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Hoosac Valley Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Adams-Cheshire School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01220These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.7,896
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,812
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

8 Melrose 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 95% of homes in Adams 01220
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Berkshire County

How it measures up in Adams 01220

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Adams 01220.

Living area3,390 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,519 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 8 Melrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAdams 01220Berkshire County
Living areabigger than3,390 ft²95% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac24% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than193057% of homes34% of homes

About 8 Melrose St

When did 8 Melrose St, Adams, MA last sell?

8 Melrose St, Adams, MA last sold on Nov 1, 2016 for $147,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 Melrose St, Adams, MA?

8 Melrose St, Adams, MA has 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,390 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 8 Melrose St, Adams, MA built?

8 Melrose St, Adams, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Melrose St, Adams, MA?

8 Melrose St, Adams, MA is assigned to Hoosac Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Hoosac Valley High School (high), rated D+; Hoosac Valley Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Adams-Cheshire School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Melrose St, Adams, MA compare to other homes in Adams 01220?

Among the 2,825 homes in Adams 01220, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,390 ft² against a typical 1,519 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1930 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 8 Melrose St, Adams, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Melrose St, Adams, MA was $3,786. The county assessed it at $222,600.

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