Hampden County and Chicopee City property record for 38 Helen St, Chicopee, MA 01020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,107 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Jan 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $4,764 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 177-00017 |
| Primary APN | 177-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,338 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,107 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 177-00017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 HELEN ST |
| City | CHICOPEE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01020-3632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHICOPEE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICOPEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 810700 |
38 Helen St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1992.
Source: Hampden County and Chicopee City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 HELEN ST, CHICOPEE, MA 01020-3632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7900 / 493 |
| Transfer Doc | 21103-38 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Helen St was $4,764, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Chicopee City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Chicopee City |
| Unified School District | Chicopee School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,764.00 (+5.31%) | $312,600 (+4.76%) Land $110,100 Building $202,500 | $301,505 (-12.74%) |
| 2025 | $4,524.00 (+5.55%) | $298,400 (+2.75%) Land $100,800 Building $197,600 | $345,515 |
| 2024 | $4,286.00 (+6.83%) | $290,400 (+9.67%) Land $98,800 Building $191,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,012.00 | $264,800 Land $89,700 Building $175,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Helen St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · 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 38 Helen St 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) serves 55,560 people · EPA ID MA1061000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Crossroads Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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