Hampden County and Westfield City property record for 246 Elm St, Westfield, MA 01085
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
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| Details | 1,600 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,739 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WFLD M:56 L:75 |
| Primary APN | WFLD M:56 L:75 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,625 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 246 ELM ST |
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| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01085-2920 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | BA |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 812702 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Westfield Center Historic District listed 2013 · 502 contributing resources · NRIS 13000441 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 BUCK POND RD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-1451 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 23066-245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,739.00 (+15.47%) | $93,900 (+15.5%) Land $39,400 Building $54,500 |
| 2025 | $2,372.00 (+3.31%) | $81,300 (+18.69%) Land $31,900 Building $49,400 |
| 2023 | $2,296.00 | $68,500 Land $27,600 Building $40,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 489 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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