Hampden County and Wales Town property record for 55 McBride Rd, Wales, MA 01081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 816 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,247 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14105 |
| Primary APN | 14105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,827 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 MCBRIDE RD |
| City | WALES |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01081-9749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 2260 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55-0 |
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 813801 |
55 McBride Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 1993.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 241, WALES, MA 01081-0241 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8322 / 406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 McBride Rd was $3,247, up 3.5% 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 | $3,247.00 (+3.47%) | $229,800 (+5.61%) Land $56,400 Building $173,400 | $301,794 (+9.62%) |
| 2025 | $3,138.00 (+2.58%) | $217,600 (+5.07%) Land $53,300 Building $164,300 | $275,310 (-0.55%) |
| 2024 | $3,059.00 (+6.85%) | $207,100 (+23.42%) Land $50,700 Building $156,400 | $276,830 |
| 2023 | $2,863.00 | $167,800 Land $44,200 Building $123,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 McBride Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 55 McBride Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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