Hampden County and Palmer Town City property record for 297 Barker St, Three Rivers, MA 01080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,550 (Aug 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $4,483 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PALM M:69 B:25 |
| Primary APN | PALM M:69 B:25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,648 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 740 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 297 BARKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | THREE RIVERS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01080-1005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | PALMER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PALMER TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 810300 |
297 Barker St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1989.
Source: Hampden County and Palmer Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 BARKER ST, THREE RIVERS, MA 01080-1005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit POLISH NATIONAL CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALMER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 297 BARKER ST, THREE RIVERS, MA 01080-1005 |
| Document Number | 025028-453 |
| Book / Page | 25028 / 453 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 25223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 MICHAEL ST, LUDLOW, MA 01056-1058 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALMER MA |
| Property Address | 297 BARKER ST, THREE RIVERS, MA 01080-1005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 22409-347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 22409/347 |
| Instrument | 62746 |
| Name | POLISH NATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Barker St was $4,483, up 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Palmer Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Palmer Town City |
| Unified School District | Palmer School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,483.00 (+6.46%) | $245,900 (+10.12%) Land $61,700 Building $184,200 | $300,295 (+0.64%) |
| 2024 | $4,211.00 (+2.41%) | $223,300 (+7.1%) Land $56,100 Building $167,200 | $298,395 |
| 2023 | $4,112.00 | $208,500 Land $56,100 Building $152,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Barker 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 297 Barker 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 | THREE RIVERS FIRE DISTRICT serves 3,258 people · EPA ID MA1227003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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