Hampden County and Wales Town property record for 51 Union Rd, Wales, MA 01081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 576 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,594 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16045 |
| Primary APN | 16045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 16045 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 UNION RD |
| City | WALES |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01081-9600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 3060 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51-0 |
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 813801 |
51 Union Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 UNION RD, WALES, MA 01081-9600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Union Rd was $2,594, up 3.8% 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 | $2,594.00 (+3.84%) | $183,600 (+6%) Land $66,600 Building $117,000 | $210,866 (-10.68%) |
| 2025 | $2,498.00 (+2.34%) | $173,200 (+4.78%) Land $62,700 Building $110,500 | $236,075 (-23.84%) |
| 2024 | $2,441.00 | $165,300 Land $59,800 Building $105,500 | $309,985 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Union Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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 51 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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