Hampden County and Chester Town property record for 31 Maple Ave, Chester, MA 01011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,371 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,660 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | CHES M:202.0 B:0000 P:0053.0 |
| Primary APN | CHES M:202.0 B:0000 P:0053.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,371 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,943 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 31 MAPLE AVE |
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| City | CHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01011-9712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 813001 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chester Factory Village Historic District listed 1989 · 134 contributing resources · NRIS 89000145 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
31 Maple Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Hampden County and Chester Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 MAPLE AVE, CHESTER, MA 01011-9712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202045337 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23369 / 476 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Maple Ave was $2,660, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Chester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Chester Town |
| Unified School District | Gateway School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,660.00 (+5.72%) | $147,300 (-) Land $14,000 Building $133,300 | $232,275 (+4.13%) |
| 2024 | $2,516.00 (+3.37%) | $147,300 (+7.91%) Land $14,000 Building $133,300 | $223,060 |
| 2023 | $2,434.00 | $136,500 Land $14,000 Building $122,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Maple Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 31 Maple Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CHESTER WATER DEPT serves 750 people · EPA ID MA1059000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Jul 2024 Treatment failure not recorded as resolved · Jul 2024 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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