Hampden County and Chester Town property record for 198 E River Rd, Chester, MA 01011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 555 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,696 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,105 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHES M:409.0 B:0000 P:0018.0 |
| Primary APN | CHES M:409.0 B:0000 P:0018.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 555 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 555 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 69,696 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Street Address | 198 E RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 813001 |
198 E River Rd, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Hampden County and Chester Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SCHLEY ST, CHICOPEE, MA 01020-2720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 E River Rd was $1,105, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Chester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Chester Town |
| Unified School District | Gateway School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,105.00 (+5.74%) | $61,200 (-) Land $33,100 Building $28,100 | $177,080 (+5.79%) |
| 2024 | $1,045.00 (-0.48%) | $61,200 (+3.9%) Land $33,100 Building $28,100 | $167,390 |
| 2023 | $1,050.00 | $58,900 Land $33,100 Building $25,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 E River Rd 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 E River 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
No cell data coverage reported
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