Hampden County and Springfield City property record for 487 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA 01109
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,496 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.378 acres (16,479 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,074,300 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,375 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPRI S:11170 P:0334 |
| Primary APN | SPRI S:11170 P:0334 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 16,479 sqft (0.378 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 111700334 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 SAINT JAMES AVE |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01109-3829 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 801401 |
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 INTERNATIONAL DR, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-6836 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage |
| Feb 2, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 21557 / 194 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 487 SAINT JAMES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-3829 |
| Document Number | 0000212251 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 487 SAINT JAMES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-3829 |
| Document Number | 21557-194 |
| Book / Page | 021557 / 000194 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,995.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 185 INTERNATIONAL DR PORTSMOUTH NH 038016836, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-6836 |
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Springfield City |
| Unified School District | Springfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,375.00 (+22.86%) | $152,600 (+26.96%) Land $118,700 Building $33,900 |
| 2023 | $4,375.00 | $120,200 Land $57,000 Building $63,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION serves 169,170 people · EPA ID MA1281000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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