Hampden County and Palmer Town City property record for 226 Ware St, Palmer, MA 01069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 791 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,900 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,596 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PALM M:81 B:4 |
| Primary APN | PALM M:81 B:4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 791 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,778 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 791 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 226 WARE ST |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01069-1548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PALMER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PALMER TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 810200 |
226 Ware St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Hampden County and Palmer Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 WARE ST, PALMER, MA 01069-1548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200310094 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13827 / 187 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Ware St was $3,596, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Palmer Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Palmer Town City |
| Unified School District | Palmer School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,596.00 (+5.73%) | $196,700 (+9.7%) Land $66,600 Building $130,100 | $200,925 (-2.04%) |
| 2024 | $3,401.00 (+0.03%) | $179,300 (+5.78%) Land $60,500 Building $118,800 | $205,105 |
| 2023 | $3,400.00 | $169,500 Land $60,500 Building $109,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 Ware St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 226 Ware 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 | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT serves 1,435 people · EPA ID MA1227001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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