Hampden County and Holyoke City property record for 38 Columbus Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,088 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,525 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HOLY M:0126 B:0000 L:43 |
| Primary APN | HOLY M:0126 B:0000 L:43 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,790 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,796 sqft |
| Basement Area | 958 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 958 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,088 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 38 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HOLYOKE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01040-1809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | HOLYOKE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HOLYOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 812002 |
38 Columbus Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2000.
Source: Hampden County and Holyoke City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 COLUMBUS AVE, HOLYOKE, MA 01040-1809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11171 / 454 |
| Transfer Doc | 19137-238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Columbus Ave was $4,525, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Holyoke City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Holyoke City |
| Unified School District | Holyoke School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,525.00 (+6.87%) | $259,600 (+7.05%) Land $50,700 Building $201,400 | $316,845 |
| 2025 | $4,234.00 (+8.84%) | $242,500 (+18.12%) Land $47,300 Building $195,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,890.00 (+7.94%) | $205,300 (+6.87%) Land $45,200 Building $160,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,604.00 | $192,100 Land $45,200 Building $146,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38 Columbus 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | HOLYOKE WATER WORKS serves 37,838 people · EPA ID MA1137000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2021–2023) 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 646 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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