Hampden County and Wales Town property record for 70 McBride Rd, Wales, MA 01081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,481 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14111 |
| Primary APN | 14111 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14111 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 MCBRIDE RD |
| City | WALES |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01081-9749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS D SMART SURV |
| Legal Block | 2260 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70-0 |
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 813801 |
70 McBride Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 162, WALES, MA 01081-0162 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205078 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23064 / 377 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 23064-377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 70 MCBRIDE RD, WALES, MA 01081-9749 |
| Document Number | 23064-377 |
| Book / Page | 23064 / 377 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 CYD ALAN ST, PALMER, MA 01069-1526 |
| Document Number | 5079 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5079 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 McBride Rd was $4,481, up 3.4% 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 | $4,481.00 (+3.42%) | $317,100 (+5.52%) Land $56,300 Building $260,800 | $347,563 (-5.9%) |
| 2025 | $4,333.00 (+2.58%) | $300,500 (+5.07%) Land $53,200 Building $247,300 | $369,360 (-0.21%) |
| 2024 | $4,224.00 (+5.13%) | $286,000 (+21.44%) Land $50,600 Building $235,400 | $370,120 |
| 2023 | $4,018.00 | $235,500 Land $44,100 Building $191,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 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 70 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 | 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: 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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