Hampden County and Wales Town property record for 44 Union Rd, Wales, MA 01081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,749 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,168 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16040 |
| Primary APN | 16040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,270 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,749 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 16040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 UNION RD |
| City | WALES |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01081 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3060 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44-0 |
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 813801 |
44 Union Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 84, WALES, MA 01081-0084 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10042 / 153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Union Rd was $7,168, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Wales Town |
| Secondary School District | Tantasqua School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wales School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,168.00 (+3.67%) | $507,300 (+5.8%) Land $257,600 Building $249,700 | $429,600 (+7.08%) |
| 2025 | $6,914.00 (+2.43%) | $479,500 (+4.92%) Land $242,600 Building $236,900 | $401,185 (-24.05%) |
| 2024 | $6,750.00 (+3.88%) | $457,000 (+19.98%) Land $231,200 Building $225,800 | $528,200 |
| 2023 | $6,498.00 | $380,900 Land $201,200 Building $179,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 Union Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 44 Union Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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