Hampden County and Ludlow Town property record for 56 Higher Brook Dr, Ludlow, MA 01056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,453 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,290 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,917 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:17D-06950 B:159 L:0 |
| Primary APN | M:17D-06950 B:159 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,453 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,481 sqft |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 588 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,290 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 HIGHER BROOK DR |
| City | LUDLOW |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01056-1421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES A |
| Legal Block | 6950 |
| Jurisdiction | LUDLOW MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUDLOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 810414 |
56 Higher Brook Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Hampden County and Ludlow Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 HIGHER BROOK DR, LUDLOW, MA 01056-1421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201649639 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21323 / 384 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Higher Brook Dr was $7,917, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Ludlow Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Ludlow Town |
| Unified School District | Ludlow School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,917.00 (+0.48%) | $494,500 (+8.9%) Land $119,800 Building $374,700 | $496,365 (+2.37%) |
| 2025 | $7,879.00 (+3.18%) | $454,100 (+7.58%) Land $108,900 Building $345,200 | $484,880 (+3.89%) |
| 2024 | $7,636.00 (+2.81%) | $422,100 (+10.87%) Land $108,700 Building $313,400 | $466,735 |
| 2023 | $7,427.00 | $380,700 Land $95,400 Building $285,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Higher Brook Dr 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 | 2 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 56 Higher Brook Dr 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 | Indirect 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 | SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION serves 169,170 people · EPA ID MA1281000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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