Hampshire County and Ware Town property record for 197 Church St, Ware, MA 01082
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,918 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 6.55 acres (285,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $316,500 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,764 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | WARE M:00030 B:00000 L:00021 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00030 B:00000 L:00021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,918 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,282 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,218 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 285,640 sqft (6.55 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3390 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 CHURCH ST |
| City | WARE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01082-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 820101 |
197 Church St is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Hampshire County and Ware Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 MICHAEL DR, SOUTH HADLEY, MA 01075-3042 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14430 / 200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 197 CHURCH ST, WARE, MA 01082-1230 |
| Document Number | 014430-200 |
| Book / Page | 14430 / 200 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 MICHAEL DR, SOUTH HADLEY, MA 01075-3042 |
| Document Number | 0000001612 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1612 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Church St was $5,764, up 5.8% from the year before.
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 | $5,764.00 (+5.82%) | $397,800 (+9.98%) Land $74,800 Building $323,000 | $461,419 (+25.67%) |
| 2025 | $5,447.00 | $361,700 Land $79,700 Building $282,000 | $367,175 (+1.1%) |
| 2024 | $363,185 | ||
| 2023 | $5,230.00 | $303,000 Land $72,800 Building $230,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 197 Church St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 197 Church St is low, with 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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