Hampden County and Springfield City property record for 261 Shady Brook Ln, Springfield, MA 01118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.485 acres (21,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Dec 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $3,499 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPRI S:10730 P:0059 |
| Primary APN | SPRI S:10730 P:0059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,034 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 21,148 sqft (0.485 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 107300059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 SHADY BROOK LN |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01118-2434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 802500 |
261 Shady Brook Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1992.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 SHADY BROOK LN, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118-2434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8274 / 169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 261 SHADY BROOK LN, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118-2434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 23442-68 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 23442/68 |
| Instrument | 54917 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Shady Brook Ln was $3,499, up 9.5% 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 | $3,499.00 (+9.55%) | $226,300 (+11.09%) Land $62,900 Building $163,400 | $275,093 (+14.46%) |
| 2025 | $3,194.00 | $203,700 Land $62,900 Building $140,800 | $240,350 (-6.95%) |
| 2024 | $258,305 | ||
| 2023 | $2,927.00 | $171,700 Land $59,900 Building $111,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Shady Brook Ln 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 Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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 261 Shady Brook Ln 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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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