Hampden County and Ludlow Town property record for 153 Higher Brook Dr, Ludlow, MA 01056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,500 (Aug 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $6,633 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | M:17D-06950 B:168 L:0 |
| Primary APN | M:17D-06950 B:168 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,818 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 HIGHER BROOK DR |
| City | LUDLOW |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01056-1424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES A |
| Legal Block | 6950 |
| Jurisdiction | LUDLOW MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUDLOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 810414 |
153 Higher Brook Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1983.
Source: Hampden County and Ludlow Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 HIGHER BROOK DR, LUDLOW, MA 01056-1424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5485 / 569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 153 Higher Brook Dr was $6,633, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Ludlow Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Ludlow Town |
| Unified School District | Ludlow School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,633.00 (+0.45%) | $414,300 (+8.85%) Land $128,800 Building $285,500 | $378,653 (+25.26%) |
| 2025 | $6,603.00 (+3.54%) | $380,600 (+7.97%) Land $117,100 Building $263,500 | $302,290 (-) |
| 2024 | $6,377.00 (+4.2%) | $352,500 (+12.37%) Land $118,800 Building $233,700 | $302,290 |
| 2023 | $6,120.00 | $313,700 Land $104,200 Building $209,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 Higher Brook Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 153 Higher Brook Dr 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION serves 169,170 people · EPA ID MA1281000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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