First-time buyer programs
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Living in Buckland, Massachusetts
Buckland is a hill town in western Franklin County, first settled in 1742 as "No Town" and incorporated in 1779. It shares the village of Shelburne Falls with neighboring Shelburne, where Buckland's town offices, police station and fire station are located, and it was the birthplace of Mary Lyon, founder of Mount Holyoke College.
Buckland at a glance
- $16.74Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $5,804Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 20-25 minDrive to Greenfield
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Buckland's villages and zip codes
Buckland uses ZIP code 01338; the shared Shelburne Falls village uses 01370.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Falls | 01370 | A village straddling the Deerfield River, shared with Shelburne; Buckland's town offices, police station and fire station are on this side. |
| Buckland | 01338 | The rest of the town outside the shared Shelburne Falls village. |
Things to do in Buckland, MA
Start with Bridge of Flowers and Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, then 1 more below.
Bridge of Flowers
A former trolley bridge over the Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls, now planted as a floral display and open to walk across.
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
A museum with historic streetcars and rail exhibits in the shared village of Shelburne Falls.
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Glacial Potholes
River-carved potholes in the bedrock of the Deerfield River at Shelburne Falls, formed over roughly 14,000 years.
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
A little history
Buckland was settled in 1742 under the name "No Town" and incorporated on April 14, 1779; a sawmill built that year by Othneil Taylor and Asaph White helped spur early settlement.
Mary Lyon, who went on to found Mount Holyoke Female Seminary (now Mount Holyoke College), was born on a farm in Buckland in 1797 and stayed on the family farm into her teens.
Shelburne Falls, the village Buckland shares with Shelburne, has a commercial district recognized as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Buckland
The Deerfield River bounds Buckland on the north and east, giving the town river access at Shelburne Falls alongside its Franklin County hill-town terrain.
- Deerfield RiverBounds Buckland on the north and east, with access for paddling and fishing near Shelburne Falls.
- Glacial PotholesRiver-carved rock potholes along the Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls.
Walkability and getting around Buckland
The shared Shelburne Falls village center has sidewalks along Bridge and State streets near the shops and the Bridge of Flowers, but the rest of Buckland is rural hill country reached by car.
Drive times
- Greenfield, about 13 miles20-25 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 65 miles75-85 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
FRTA's Route 41 (Charlemont/Greenfield) runs along Route 2 through Shelburne Falls; Buckland has no train station.
Buckland property taxes
Buckland's FY2026 residential tax rate is $16.74 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,674 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $5,804, on an average assessed value of $346,743.
Buckland's FY2026 tax rates
$16.74per $1,000, residential
- Residential$16.74 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$346,743
- Average single-family tax bill$5,804
- Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value
Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
How the residential rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Residential rate |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $16.78 |
| FY2023 | $16.94 |
| FY2024 | $17.56 |
| FY2025 | $16.94 |
| FY2026 | $16.74 |
Look up a Buckland property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Buckland
What we check on a Buckland purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, shared village.
Check the flood zone first
The Deerfield River bounds Buckland on the north and east, putting low-lying parcels near the river, including parts of Shelburne Falls, in FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for BucklandSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Buckland Fire Department before the sale closes.
Town services are based in Shelburne Falls
Buckland's town offices, police station and fire station are all located in the shared village of Shelburne Falls rather than a separate Buckland center.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Buckland?
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Moving to Buckland: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Buckland: Eversource for power.
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- Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV
Town Hall offices and contacts
Buckland Town Hall.
Buckland, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Buckland, MA?
Buckland's FY2026 residential tax rate is $16.74 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Buckland?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $6,696 a year at $16.74 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Buckland have a split tax rate?
No. Buckland uses a single rate of $16.74 per $1,000 for all property classes.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Buckland?
The average single-family tax bill in Buckland was $5,804 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $346,743.
What county is Buckland, MA in?
Buckland is in Franklin County.
Who supplies electricity in Buckland?
Eversource serves the Buckland area.
What ZIP codes does Buckland use?
Most of Buckland uses 01338; the shared Shelburne Falls village uses 01370.
Is Shelburne Falls in Buckland or Shelburne?
Shelburne Falls is a village shared by both towns, split by the Deerfield River, and it's where Buckland's town offices, police station and fire station are located.
How far is Buckland from Greenfield?
Buckland is about 13 miles from Greenfield, roughly a 20-25 minute drive.
Is there a train station in Buckland?
No. Buckland has no train station.
Towns near Buckland
Neighbors of Buckland, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Buckland, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Mary Lyon - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
- Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
- Walkability: Walk Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: ToddC4176, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.