Hampden County and Westfield City property record for 196 Bates Rd, Westfield, MA 01085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,114 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,745 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Refinance Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WFLD M:148 L:5 |
| Primary APN | WFLD M:148 L:5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,114 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,731 sqft |
| Basement Area | 825 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 196 BATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01085-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 812902 |
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 NORTHWEST RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-3928 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WESTFIELD BANK FSB |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20234058 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24888 / 101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 196 BATES RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 024925-150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Book Page | 24925/150 |
| Instrument | 9639 |
| Name | WESTFIELD BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 196 BATES RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2549 |
| Document Number | 024888-101 |
| Book / Page | 24888 / 101 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4058 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 103 WEST RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-9720 |
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Westfield City |
| Unified School District | Westfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,745.00 (+9.84%) | $317,800 (+11.67%) Land $135,100 Building $182,700 | $326,755 (-21.45%) |
| 2025 | $4,320.00 (+3.85%) | $284,600 (+16.16%) Land $129,800 Building $154,800 | $416,005 (+62.43%) |
| 2024 | $256,120 | ||
| 2023 | $4,160.00 | $245,000 Land $112,500 Building $132,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION serves 41,094 people · EPA ID MA1329000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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