Hampden County and Chester Town property record for 1 Birch Cir, Chester, MA 01011
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 12 acres (523,591 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $840 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHES M:405.0 B:0000 P:0115.0 |
| Primary APN | CHES M:405.0 B:0000 P:0115.0 |
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| Lot Area | 523,591 sqft (12 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1 BIRCH CIR |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01011-9448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 813001 |
1 Birch Cir, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Hampden County and Chester Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 484 SKYLINE TRL, CHESTER, MA 01011-9529 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202025578 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23218 / 501 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 23218-501 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER MA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1 BIRCH CIR, CHESTER, MA 01011-9448 |
| Document Number | 23218-501 |
| Book / Page | 023218 / 000501 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 484 SKYLINE TRL CHESTER MA 010119529, CHESTER, MA 01011-9529 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Birch Cir was $840, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Chester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Chester Town |
| Unified School District | Gateway School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $840.00 (+5.79%) | $46,500 (-) Land $46,500 | $235,520 |
| 2024 | $794.00 (-4.22%) | $46,500 (-) Land $46,500 | |
| 2023 | $829.00 | $46,500 Land $46,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Birch Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1 Birch Cir is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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