Hampden County and Springfield City property record for 179 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA 01109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 2 ba · 3,090 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,172 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,921 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPRI S:11170 P:0383 |
| Primary APN | SPRI S:11170 P:0383 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,090 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 8,172 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 111700383 |
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| Street Address | 179 SAINT JAMES AVE |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01109-3838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 801300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the McKnight District listed 1976 · 393 contributing resources · NRIS 76000255 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
179 Saint James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 SAINT JAMES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-3838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21738 / 168 |
| Transfer Doc | 021738-168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 179 SAINT JAMES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-3838 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 025687-114 |
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| Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Book Page | 25687/114 |
| Instrument | 58190 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 179 SAINT JAMES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-3838 |
| Document Number | 21738-168 |
| Book / Page | 21738 / 168 |
| Instrument | 35406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $19.13 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 179 SAINT JAMES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-3838 |
| Document Number | 217380170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21738/0170 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 26, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Saint James Ave was $3,921, down 8% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Springfield City |
| Unified School District | Springfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,921.00 (-8.02%) | $253,600 (-6.73%) Land $25,100 Building $228,500 | $323,852 (+8.22%) |
| 2025 | $4,263.00 | $271,900 Land $25,900 Building $246,000 | $299,250 (+3.11%) |
| 2024 | $290,225 | ||
| 2023 | $3,812.00 | $223,600 Land $23,000 Building $200,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Saint James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| 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.
The area around 179 Saint James Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 469 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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