Hampden County and Westfield City property record for 198 Bates Rd, Westfield, MA 01085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 816 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.797 acres (34,717 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,391 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WFLD M:148 L:6 |
| Primary APN | WFLD M:148 L:6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,471 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,717 sqft (0.797 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 198 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 | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 812902 |
198 Bates Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 BATES RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 024453-533 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 198 BATES RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2549 |
| Document Number | 024453-533 |
| Book / Page | 24453 / 533 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 16243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Bates Rd was $4,391, up 7.3% from the year before.
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 | $4,391.00 (+7.28%) | $294,100 (+9.09%) Land $140,300 Building $153,800 | $306,624 (-19.31%) |
| 2025 | $4,093.00 | $269,600 Land $135,000 Building $134,600 | $380,000 (+66.11%) |
| 2024 | $228,760 | ||
| 2023 | $3,990.00 | $235,000 Land $117,000 Building $118,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Bates Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 198 Bates Rd 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: 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 63 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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