Hampshire County and Ware Town property record for 5 Gareau Ave, Ware, MA 01082
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,551 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Refinance |
| APN | WARE M:00063 B:00000 L:00138 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00063 B:00000 L:00138 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,551 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1197 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 GAREAU AVE |
| City | WARE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01082-1109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DTR |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WARE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 820102 |
Source: Hampshire County and Ware Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 GAREAU AVE, WARE, MA 01082-1109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11760 / 283 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Property Address | 5 GAREAU AVE, WARE, MA 01082-1109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 014622-308 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14622/308 |
| Instrument | 15256 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
Source: Hampshire County and Ware Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire County |
| County Subdivision | Ware Town |
| Unified School District | Ware School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,742.00 (+7.22%) | $248,500 (+22.9%) Land $42,200 Building $206,300 | $245,385 (+9.17%) |
| 2024 | $224,770 | ||
| 2023 | $3,490.00 | $202,200 Land $34,200 Building $168,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WARE WATER DEPT serves 10,066 people · EPA ID MA1309000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 209 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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