Hampden County and Springfield City property record for 256 Newhouse St, Springfield, MA 01118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 999 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,854 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (May 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $4,242 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPRI S:09005 P:0050 |
| Primary APN | SPRI S:09005 P:0050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 999 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,854 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 90050050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 NEWHOUSE ST |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01118-2512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 801605 |
256 Newhouse St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1988.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 NEWHOUSE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118-2512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 256 NEWHOUSE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118-2512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 23431-375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 23431/375 |
| Instrument | 53385 |
| Name | POLISH NATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Newhouse St was $4,242, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Springfield City |
| Unified School District | Springfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,242.00 (+4.2%) | $274,400 (+5.7%) Land $60,000 Building $214,400 | $277,522 (-3.3%) |
| 2025 | $4,071.00 | $259,600 Land $60,000 Building $199,600 | $286,995 (+6.11%) |
| 2024 | $270,465 | ||
| 2023 | $3,758.00 | $220,400 Land $57,100 Building $163,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Newhouse St 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 256 Newhouse St is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION serves 169,170 people · EPA ID MA1281000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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