Hampshire County and Ware Town property record for 258 Babcock Tavern Rd, Ware, MA 01082
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 2.77 acres (120,984 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,096 (2026) |
| APN | WARE M:00004 B:00000 L:00016 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00004 B:00000 L:00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,321 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 120,984 sqft (2.77 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|
| Account Number | 3005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 258 BABCOCK TAVERN RD |
| City | WARE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01082-9494 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 820101 |
258 Babcock Tavern Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Hampshire County and Ware Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 258 BABCOCK TAVERN RD, WARE, MA 01082-9494 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8126 / 239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 258 Babcock Tavern Rd was $6,096, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Hampshire County and Ware Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire County |
| County Subdivision | Ware Town |
| Unified School District | Ware School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,096.00 (+1.79%) | $420,700 (+5.78%) Land $65,800 Building $354,900 | $389,220 (-13.18%) |
| 2025 | $5,989.00 | $397,700 Land $70,200 Building $327,500 | $448,305 |
| 2023 | $5,670.00 | $328,500 Land $63,100 Building $265,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 258 Babcock Tavern Rd; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Outside mapped area |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 258 Babcock Tavern 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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