Hampden County and Westfield City property record for 237 Birch Bluffs Dr, Westfield, MA 01085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.743 acres (32,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,469 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WFLD M:106 L:10 |
| Primary APN | WFLD M:106 L:10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,370 sqft (0.743 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 237 BIRCH BLUFFS DR |
|---|---|
| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01085-4810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 812600 |
237 Birch Bluffs Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 BIRCH BLUFFS DR, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-4810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202077740 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23609 / 559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Birch Bluffs Dr was $4,469, up 7.5% 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 | $4,469.00 (+7.45%) | $299,300 (+9.23%) Land $126,600 Building $172,700 | $307,357 (+21.77%) |
| 2025 | $4,159.00 | $274,000 Land $122,400 Building $151,600 | $252,415 |
| 2023 | $4,072.00 | $239,800 Land $106,500 Building $133,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Birch Bluffs Dr 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 237 Birch Bluffs Dr 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 167 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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