Hampden County and West Springfield Town City property record for 296 Hillcrest Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,561 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 315-23400-WG-001 |
| Primary APN | 315-23400-WG-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,172 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,623 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 315-23400-WG-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 HILLCREST AVE |
| City | WEST SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01089-2962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA2 |
| Legal Block | 23400 |
| Legal Lot Number | WSG |
| Jurisdiction | WEST SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SPRINGFIELD TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 812401 |
296 Hillcrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Hampden County and West Springfield Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 HILLCREST AVE, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089-2962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200866582 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17506 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Hillcrest Ave was $3,561, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and West Springfield Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | West Springfield Town City |
| Unified School District | West Springfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,561.00 (+1.08%) | $254,000 (+7.22%) Land $126,400 Building $127,600 | $279,370 (+28.14%) |
| 2025 | $3,523.00 (+0.8%) | $236,900 (+0.38%) Land $115,100 Building $121,800 | $218,025 |
| 2024 | $3,495.00 (+5.65%) | $236,000 (+10.85%) Land $115,100 Building $120,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,308.00 | $212,900 Land $115,100 Building $97,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 Hillcrest Ave 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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 296 Hillcrest Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | WEST SPRINGFIELD DPW WATER DIVISION serves 28,835 people · EPA ID MA1325000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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