Assessors
31 North Street
(413) 458-9343
Hermon E. Allsop, chairman
William J. Barkin, Principal Assessor
David J. Westall
On-line Property Record Cards
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Massachusetts Land Records
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Application for Abatement of Real or Personal Property Tax (Form 128)
Personal Property Form of List for businesses subject to personal property tax (Form 2)
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Bureau of Local Assessment has granted preliminary approval of Williamstown’s fiscal 2010 computer assisted mass appraisal system (CAMA) of real estate values. The conversion and migration of information from the previous system to the new required the careful scrutinizing of every property in town on a parcel by parcel basis to ensure complete accuracy in the transfer of data.
The new CAMA system now gives the assessors greater efficiency in analyzing market trends and reviewing the uniformity and equity of all property values. They are also able to more easily produce clear documentation to meet the Department of Revenue’s various reporting requirements.
Along with the conversion process, studies of real estate transactions from January 2007 through December 2008 were conducted and property assessments were adjusted to reflect full and fair cash value as of January 1, 2009. The total taxable valuation of the Town has decreased 4% since the last certification in fiscal 2009 from $1,115,942,600 to $1,071,565,154. The median assessed value of a single family home decreased 2% from $302,000 to $296,000.
All property values will be available for the public to view from October 21, 2009 to November 3, 2009 in the Assessors Office at Town Hall, 31 North Street, Monday through Friday from 8:30A.M. to 4:30P.M.
Any questions regarding new valuations should be directed to the Board of Assessors at 413-458-9343.