2 Birch Ln, Wales, MA 01081 Property Records

Hampden County and Wales Town property record for 2 Birch Ln, Wales, MA 01081

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 800 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$262,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,776 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13660`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13660`
Alternative APNs	`WALE M:1000 B:1170 L:0002-0` `M:1000 B:1170 L:0002=0`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	800 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	872 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13660
Street Address	2 BIRCH LN
City	WALES
State	MA
Zip	01081
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Subdivision	SICHOL S COLONY
Legal Block	1170
Legal Lot Number	2-0
Jurisdiction	WALES MA
Township / Civil Division	WALES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1019
Census Tract	813801

Owner

Source: Hampden County and Wales Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 124, WALES, MA 01081-0124
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 29, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Nov 12, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NEIGHBORS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	25243 / 27
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WALES MA
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2023
Property Address	2 BIRCH LN, WALES, MA 01081
Document Number	0025243-27
Book / Page	25243 / 27
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2023
Instrument	56706
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2 BIRCH ST, WALES, MA 01081-9612

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056707
Date	Nov 29, 2023
Instrument	56707

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WALES MA
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2021
Property Address	2 BIRCH LN, WALES, MA 01081
Document Number	24244-463
Book / Page	24244 / 463
Instrument Date	Nov 12, 2021
Instrument	80946
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	4 MASON ST, BLACKSTONE, MA 01504-1640

Mortgage

Document Number	80947
Date	Nov 12, 2021
Instrument	80947

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORS BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hampden County and Wales Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Hampden County
County Subdivision	Wales Town
Secondary School District	Tantasqua School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School District	Wales School District (PK - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,776.00 (+3.59%)	$267,200 (+5.7%) Land $81,200 Building $186,000	$279,554 (-8.7%)
2025	$3,645.00 (+2.56%)	$252,800 (+5.07%) Land $76,600 Building $176,200	$306,185 (+7.25%)
2024	$3,554.00 (+6.44%)	$240,600 (+22.94%) Land $72,900 Building $167,700	$285,475
2023	$3,339.00	$195,700 Land $63,400 Building $132,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force

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

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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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