Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026.
Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County, has about 18,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Greenfield is in the deed records of the Registry of Deeds and its taxable value is set by the town assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Greenfield public records, Franklin County property records, Greenfield arrest records, Greenfield warrants, Greenfield inmate search, Greenfield criminal records, Massachusetts arrest records and Massachusetts inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Greenfield
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Greenfield are recorded by the Registry of Deeds, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Registry of Deeds' page at franklindeeds.com/registered-land (page title: Registered Land | Franklin County Registry of Deeds), phone 413-774-7150, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Greenfield
The value each parcel is taxed on is set by the town assessor, not the county. Massachusetts cities and towns assess property every year and recertify their values with the state every five years; there is no county assessor.
Permits and City Records in Greenfield
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Greenfield, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at greenfield-ma.gov/government/city_council (page title: City Council | City of Greenfield, Massachusetts), phone 413-772-1555, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at greenfield-ma.gov/departments/city_clerk/public_records_requests_an... (page title: Welcome to City of Greenfield, MA), phone 413-772-1555, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Greenfield
Court cases about land from Greenfield, evictions among them, are filed in the District Court and Boston Municipal Court or the Franklin County Superior Court.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at mass.gov/locations/franklin-county-superior-court, phone (413) 775-7400.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Massachusetts Public Records Law a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, and it may charge staff time after the first four hours for towns and two for the state, plus copying. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at franklinma.gov/393/Police-Department-Public-Records-Request (page title: Police Department Public Records Requests | Franklin, MA).
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Franklin County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Franklin County and Massachusetts. These property pages from its Franklin County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Agawam Webpro (franklin.patriotproperties.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Greenfield?
The Registry of Deeds, at franklindeeds.com/registered-land, phone 413-774-7150. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Greenfield are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Greenfield?
The assessors of each city and town.
Where are evictions from Greenfield filed?
In the District Court and Boston Municipal Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts cities and towns assess property every year and recertify their values with the state every five years; there is no county assessor.
Is this the official Greenfield website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.