Hampden County and Wales Town property record for 17 Union Rd, Wales, MA 01081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,066 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 6.88 acres (299,693 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,155 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16023 |
| Primary APN | 16023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 299,693 sqft (6.88 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 16023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 UNION RD |
| City | WALES |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01081-9600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3060 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-0 |
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 813801 |
17 Union Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 UNION RD, WALES, MA 01081-9600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202549314 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26071 / 27 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 17 UNION RD, WALES, MA 01081-9600 |
| Document Number | 0026071-27 |
| Book / Page | 26071 / 27 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 49314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 17 UNION RD, WALES, MA 01081-9600 |
| Document Number | 0000049315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 49315 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Union Rd was $5,155, up 8.4% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Wales Town |
| Secondary School District | Tantasqua School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wales School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,155.00 (+8.37%) | $364,800 (+10.58%) Land $159,300 Building $205,500 | $320,827 (+17.18%) |
| 2025 | $4,757.00 (+2.21%) | $329,900 (+4.7%) Land $134,400 Building $195,500 | $273,790 (-5.2%) |
| 2024 | $4,654.00 (+3.26%) | $315,100 (+19.27%) Land $128,500 Building $186,600 | $288,800 |
| 2023 | $4,507.00 | $264,200 Land $114,100 Building $150,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Union Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 17 Union Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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