Hampden County and Ludlow Town property record for 259 Chapin St, Ludlow, MA 01056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,758 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,414 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:27A-03650 B:122 L:2 |
| Primary APN | M:27A-03650 B:122 L:2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,758 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,346 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,793 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,793 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2125 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 CHAPIN ST |
| City | LUDLOW |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01056-3722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 3650 |
| Jurisdiction | LUDLOW MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUDLOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 810404 |
259 Chapin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Hampden County and Ludlow Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 CHAPIN ST, LUDLOW, MA 01056-3722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202027643 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23236 / 256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUDLOW MA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 259 CHAPIN ST, LUDLOW, MA 01056-3722 |
| Document Number | 23236-256 |
| Book / Page | 023236 / 000256 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,279.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 87 BARNA ST LUDLOW MA 010561202, LUDLOW, MA 01056-1202 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Chapin St was $6,414, down 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Ludlow Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Ludlow Town |
| Unified School District | Ludlow School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,414.00 (-3.55%) | $400,600 (+4.51%) Land $105,800 Building $294,800 | $489,603 (+3.72%) |
| 2025 | $6,650.00 (+0.36%) | $383,300 (+4.64%) Land $96,200 Building $287,100 | $472,055 (+8.23%) |
| 2024 | $6,626.00 (+4.66%) | $366,300 (+12.88%) Land $96,200 Building $270,100 | $436,145 |
| 2023 | $6,331.00 | $324,500 Land $84,500 Building $240,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Chapin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 259 Chapin St 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 | 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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