Hampden County and West Springfield Town City property record for 40 Merrick St, West Springfield, MA 01089
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,196 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,976 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 373-18350-20-001 |
| Primary APN | 373-18350-20-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,196 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,382 sqft |
| Basement Area | 887 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 887 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 373-18350-20-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 MERRICK ST |
| City | WEST SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01089-3421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 18350 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SPRINGFIELD TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 812300 |
40 Merrick St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Hampden County and West Springfield Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 ALLEN ST, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089-3928 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202450916 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25634 / 212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Merrick St was $4,976, up 11.8% 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 | $4,976.00 (+11.8%) | $354,900 (+18.58%) Land $105,900 Building $249,000 | $389,761 |
| 2025 | $4,451.00 (+4.78%) | $299,300 (+4.36%) Land $96,300 Building $203,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,248.00 (+10.68%) | $286,800 (+16.11%) Land $96,300 Building $190,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,838.00 | $247,000 Land $86,600 Building $160,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Merrick St in Zone X, where a levee reduces 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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| 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.
The area around 40 Merrick St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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 399 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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