Hampshire County and Ware Town property record for 17 Church St, Ware, MA 01082
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1790 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,505 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | WARE M:00061 B:00000 L:00198 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00061 B:00000 L:00198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,922 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1790 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1790 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 613 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 CHURCH ST |
| City | WARE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01082-1239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DTR |
| Legal Lot Number | 198 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 820101 |
17 Church St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Hampshire County and Ware Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CHURCH ST, WARE, MA 01082-1239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14261 / 315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 CHURCH ST, WARE, MA 01082-1239 |
| Document Number | 14261-315 |
| Book / Page | 14261 / 315 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 22691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 CHURCH ST, WARE, MA 01082-1239 |
| Document Number | 22692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 22692 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 CHURCH ST, WARE, MA 01082-1239 |
| Document Number | 13051-231 |
| Book / Page | 13051 / 231 |
| Instrument | 16674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $23.28 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 130510234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13051/0234 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 16, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Church St was $3,505, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Hampshire County and Ware Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire County |
| County Subdivision | Ware Town |
| Unified School District | Ware School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,505.00 (+4.32%) | $241,900 (+8.43%) Land $27,600 Building $214,300 | $280,161 (+0.1%) |
| 2025 | $3,360.00 | $223,100 Land $27,300 Building $195,800 | $279,870 (-1.11%) |
| 2024 | $283,005 | ||
| 2023 | $3,155.00 | $182,800 Land $24,300 Building $158,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 17 Church St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17 Church St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | WARE WATER DEPT serves 10,066 people · EPA ID MA1309000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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