Hampden County and Springfield City property record for 185 Penrose St, Springfield, MA 01109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,721 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,900 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,461 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPRI S:09640 P:0039 |
| Primary APN | SPRI S:09640 P:0039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,721 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 96400039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 PENROSE ST |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01109-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 801501 |
185 Penrose St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2001.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 PENROSE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-1913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11528 / 72 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Penrose St was $3,461, down 11.1% 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 | $3,461.00 (-11.1%) | $223,900 (-9.83%) Land $44,700 Building $179,200 | $284,929 (+11.54%) |
| 2025 | $3,893.00 | $248,300 Land $40,600 Building $207,700 | $255,455 (-) |
| 2024 | $255,455 | ||
| 2023 | $3,749.00 | $219,900 Land $30,700 Building $189,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Penrose St 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 185 Penrose St 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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: 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 260 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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