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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $260,000 on Sep 27, 2021

85 SAINT JAMES AVE

LEE, MA 01238
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,816 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Sep 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,832 (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.$340,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$105,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,600

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.Ranch
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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(6)

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
Lee Middle/High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Lee Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi

District: Lee School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01238These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
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.78%
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.7.5%
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.5,982
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,599
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

85 Saint James Ave 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 79% of homes in Lee 01238
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Berkshire County

How it measures up in Lee 01238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lee 01238.

Living area1,816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,582 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 85 Saint James Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLee 01238Berkshire County
Living areabigger than1,816 ft²63% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac21% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than197766% of homes73% of homes

About 85 Saint James Ave

When did 85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA last sell?

85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA last sold on Sep 27, 2021 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA?

85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,816 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA built?

85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA?

85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA is assigned to Lee Middle/High School (middle), rated B+; Lee Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Lee School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA compare to other homes in Lee 01238?

Among the 2,374 homes in Lee 01238, it is bigger than 63% of them (1,816 ft² against a typical 1,582 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1977 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Saint James Ave, Lee, MA was $3,832. The county assessed it at $340,600.

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