Hampden County and Wales Town property record for 2 Shaw Rd, Wales, MA 01081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $268,900 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,384 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16224 |
| Primary APN | 16224 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,881 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,514 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 16224 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 SHAW RD |
| City | WALES |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01081-9553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3280 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-0 |
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 813801 |
2 Shaw Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 SHAW RD, WALES, MA 01081-9553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21479 / 474 |
| Transfer Doc | 021479-474 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Property Address | 2 SHAW RD, WALES, MA 01081-9553 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 23592-48 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 23592/48 |
| Instrument | 75111 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 253 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2042 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Shaw Rd was $6,384, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,384.00 (+3.59%) | $451,800 (+5.71%) Land $55,900 Building $395,900 | $448,087 (+9.46%) |
| 2025 | $6,163.00 (+2.05%) | $427,400 (+4.52%) Land $52,800 Building $374,600 | $409,355 (+2.33%) |
| 2024 | $6,039.00 (+7.07%) | $408,900 (+23.68%) Land $50,200 Building $358,700 | $400,045 |
| 2023 | $5,640.00 | $330,600 Land $43,700 Building $286,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Shaw Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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 risk around 2 Shaw 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures