Hampden County and Chicopee City property record for 491 McKinstry Ave, Chicopee, MA 01020
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,072 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (13,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,542 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 362-00030 |
| Primary APN | 362-00030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,856 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,000 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 362-00030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 MCKINSTRY AVE |
| City | CHICOPEE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01020-1120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHICOPEE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICOPEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 811000 |
491 McKinstry Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2015.
Source: Hampden County and Chicopee City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 89 CATAUMET LN, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089-4464 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015203587 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 491 McKinstry Ave was $7,542, up 9.1% 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 | $7,542.00 (+9.15%) | $494,900 (+8.58%) Land $123,800 Building $371,100 | $431,283 |
| 2025 | $6,910.00 (+7.77%) | $455,800 (+4.93%) Land $112,400 Building $343,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,412.00 (+8.86%) | $434,400 (+11.73%) Land $110,200 Building $324,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,890.00 | $388,800 Land $100,100 Building $288,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 McKinstry 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 491 McKinstry Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Crossroads Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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