Hampden County and Chicopee City property record for 53 Charles St, Chicopee, MA 01020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,599 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,906 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 126-00003 |
| Primary APN | 126-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,599 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,416 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 807 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 786 sqft |
| Basement Area | 807 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 807 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
| Account Number | 126-00003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 CHARLES ST |
| City | CHICOPEE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01020-3451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHICOPEE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICOPEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 810700 |
53 Charles St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Hampden County and Chicopee City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 CHARLES ST, CHICOPEE, MA 01020-3451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006140204 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16118 / 213 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Charles St was $3,906, up 5.4% 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 | $3,906.00 (+5.43%) | $256,300 (+4.87%) Land $90,600 Building $165,700 | $282,928 (+1.2%) |
| 2025 | $3,705.00 (+5.53%) | $244,400 (+2.73%) Land $82,400 Building $162,000 | $279,585 |
| 2024 | $3,511.00 (+6.75%) | $237,900 (+9.58%) Land $80,800 Building $157,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,289.00 | $217,100 Land $73,400 Building $143,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Charles St 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.
The area around 53 Charles St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Crossroads Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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