Hampshire County and Ware Town property record for 17 Gareau Ave, Ware, MA 01082
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,782 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,296 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| APN | WARE M:00063 B:00000 L:00135 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00063 B:00000 L:00135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,646 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,782 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1193 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 GAREAU AVE |
| City | WARE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01082-1109 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DTR |
| Legal Lot Number | 135 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WARE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 820102 |
Source: Hampshire County and Ware Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 GAREAU AVE, WARE, MA 01082-1109 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Property Address | 17 GAREAU AVE, WARE, MA 01082-1109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 13158-73 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13158/73 |
| Instrument | 25620 |
| Name | COUNTRY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2044 |
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 | $3,296.00 (-25.93%) | $227,475 (-23.02%) Land $33,450 Building $194,025 | $268,957 (+19.56%) |
| 2025 | $4,450.00 (+14.75%) | $295,500 (+31.51%) Land $44,600 Building $250,900 | $224,960 (+9.53%) |
| 2024 | $205,390 | ||
| 2023 | $3,878.00 | $224,700 Land $36,100 Building $188,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 209 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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