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Living in New Ashford, Massachusetts
New Ashford is a small town in a Taconic Mountains valley in Berkshire County, settled in 1762 and incorporated in 1835, named after Ashford, Connecticut, the origin of its founding families. Mount Greylock State Reservation and Saddle Ball Mountain, the town's highest point at 3,220 feet, lie on its eastern edge, with the Appalachian Trail crossing through town.
New Ashford at a glance
- $5.66Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $2,795Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- BerkshireCounty
- 1835Year incorporated
New Ashford's zip code
New Ashford uses ZIP code 01237.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| New Ashford center | 01237 | Along Mallery Road, where Town Hall is located. |
Things to do in New Ashford, MA
Start with Mount Greylock State Reservation and Appalachian Trail, then 1 more below.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
The reservation surrounding Massachusetts's highest peak reaches into eastern New Ashford, including Saddle Ball Mountain, with the Mount Greylock Scenic Drive passing through this part of town.
New Ashford, MA
Appalachian Trail
The long-distance trail crosses through New Ashford on its route through the Mount Greylock area.
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New Ashford Town Hall
The town's small historic Town Hall, home to a wooden ballot box dating to 1920, when New Ashford was noted for casting one of the nation's first votes in presidential elections.
188 Mallery Rd, New Ashford, MA
A little history
New Ashford was settled in 1762 and incorporated as a town on November 4, 1835, named for Ashford, Connecticut.
The town has been noted for casting some of the first votes in the nation in U.S. presidential elections since 1916, with Phoebe Jordan reportedly the first woman to vote in a national election there, on November 2, 1920.
A historic wooden ballot box from 1920 remains in the town hall.
Parks, trails and outdoors in New Ashford
New Ashford's eastern edge reaches into Mount Greylock State Reservation, including Saddle Ball Mountain, the town's highest point, with the Appalachian Trail and Mount Greylock Scenic Drive both crossing this part of town.
- Mount Greylock State ReservationHiking and scenic drives on the reservation surrounding Massachusetts's highest peak, reaching into eastern New Ashford.
- Saddle Ball MountainThe town's highest point, at 3,220 feet, within the Mount Greylock reservation.
- Appalachian TrailCrosses through town along the Mount Greylock range.
Walkability and getting around New Ashford
New Ashford has no sidewalked village center; it is a small, rural valley town built for driving, with U.S. Route 7 as its main road.
Drive times
- Pittsfield, about 11 miles
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority provides bus and paratransit service reaching New Ashford. The nearest rail service is in Pittsfield.
New Ashford property taxes
New Ashford's FY2026 residential tax rate is $5.66 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $566 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $2,795, on an average assessed value of $493,775.
New Ashford's FY2026 tax rates
$5.66per $1,000, residential
- Residential$5.66 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$493,775
- Average single-family tax bill$2,795
- 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 | $10.94 |
| FY2023 | $9.44 |
| FY2024 | $8.48 |
| FY2025 | $5.66 |
| FY2026 | $5.66 |
Look up a New Ashford property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkVital records and town records
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value
- Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in New Ashford
What we check on a New Ashford purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, well & septic, state reservation land.
Check the flood zone first
Small streams draining the Taconic and Greylock ranges cross New Ashford's valley; low-lying land near them can fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for New AshfordSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the New Ashford Fire Department before the sale closes.
New Ashford Fire Department pageHomes rely on private wells and septic
New Ashford has no townwide public water or sewer system; properties use private wells and septic systems. Buyers should confirm well and septic condition, including a Title 5 inspection, before closing.
Eastern town borders state reservation land
Mount Greylock State Reservation covers part of eastern New Ashford, which can affect nearby lot lines and buildable land. Check reservation boundaries near any property you're considering.
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.
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Moving to New Ashford: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in New Ashford.
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly private septic systems
- Trash and recyclingNew Ashford runs a recycling and transfer drop-off on Saturdays from 7:00 to 10:00 AM, coordinated with the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste District.
- 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
New Ashford Transfer/Recycling
Saturdays 7:00-10:00 AM
Transfer station detailsTown Hall offices and contacts
New Ashford Town Hall is at 188 Mallery Rd, New Ashford, MA 01237.
- Town HallMain line and website
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.
- Tax AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Board of HealthSeptic and well permitting.
- Fire DepartmentFire prevention and safety.
- Building InspectorBuilding permits and inspections.
- Council on AgingSenior services and programs.
- Mount Greylock Regional School DistrictThe regional school district serving New Ashford, based in Williamstown.
New Ashford, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in New Ashford, MA?
New Ashford's FY2026 residential tax rate is $5.66 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 New Ashford?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $2,264 a year at $5.66 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does New Ashford have a split tax rate?
No. New Ashford uses a single rate of $5.66 per $1,000 for all property classes.
What is the average single-family tax bill in New Ashford?
The average single-family tax bill in New Ashford was $2,795 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $493,775.
What county is New Ashford, MA in?
New Ashford is in Berkshire County.
What is New Ashford's ZIP code?
New Ashford uses ZIP code 01237.
How far is New Ashford from Pittsfield?
New Ashford is about 11 miles from Pittsfield.
Is there public transit in New Ashford?
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority provides bus and paratransit service; the nearest rail service is in Pittsfield.
Which towns border New Ashford?
New Ashford borders Williamstown, Adams, Cheshire, Lanesborough and Hancock.
Does New Ashford have curbside trash pickup?
No. The town runs a Saturday-morning recycling and transfer drop-off, coordinated with the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste District.
Towns near New Ashford
Neighbors of New Ashford, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- New Ashford, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of New Ashford, MA official website: newashford-ma.us
- Town Contacts - Town of New Ashford, MA: newashford-ma.us
- Recycling - Town of New Ashford, MA: newashford-ma.us
- New Ashford Town Hall photo, Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.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.