Hampden County and Westfield City property record for 234 Bates Rd, Westfield, MA 01085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,449 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.767 acres (33,390 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,500 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,856 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Mar 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WFLD M:148 L:12 |
| Primary APN | WFLD M:148 L:12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,449 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,390 sqft (0.767 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 234 BATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01085-2584 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 812902 |
234 Bates Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 BATES RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2584 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WESTFIELD BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10896 / 296 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 025094-219 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 234 BATES RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2584 |
| Document Number | 025094-219 |
| Book / Page | 25094 / 219 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 34615 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 BATES RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2584 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 234 BATES RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2584 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 23779-130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 23779/130 |
| Instrument | 19516 |
| Name | WESTFIELD BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 234 Bates Rd was $6,856, up 11.7% 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 | $6,856.00 (+11.68%) | $459,200 (+13.55%) Land $139,600 Building $319,600 | $458,214 (-9.9%) |
| 2025 | $6,139.00 | $404,400 Land $133,900 Building $270,500 | $508,535 (+30.56%) |
| 2024 | $389,500 | ||
| 2023 | $5,763.00 | $339,400 Land $116,200 Building $223,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 234 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 234 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 48 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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