Hampden County and West Springfield Town City property record for 79 Bear Hole Rd, West Springfield, MA 01089
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.469 acres (20,434 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,273 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 130-05000-X1-001 |
| Primary APN | 130-05000-X1-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,228 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,068 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,434 sqft (0.469 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 130-05000-X1-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 BEAR HOLE RD |
| City | WEST SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01089-1628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA1 |
| Legal Block | 5000 |
| Legal Lot Number | X1 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SPRINGFIELD TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 812401 |
79 Bear Hole Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Hampden County and West Springfield Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 BEAR HOLE RD, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089-1628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHERN MORTGAGE CO |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23676 / 52 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 23676-52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 79 BEAR HOLE RD, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089-1628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 23238-257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 23238/257 |
| Instrument | 27867 |
| Name | NORTHERN MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 79 BEAR HOLE RD, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089-1628 |
| Document Number | 23676-52 |
| Book / Page | 23676 / 52 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6095 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 23 COCHRAN ST, CHICOPEE, MA 01020-2601 |
| Document Number | 6096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6096 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Bear Hole Rd was $6,273, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and West Springfield Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | West Springfield Town City |
| Unified School District | West Springfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,273.00 (+2%) | $447,400 (+8.17%) Land $150,000 Building $297,400 | $482,190 (-1.69%) |
| 2025 | $6,150.00 (+4.59%) | $413,600 (+4.18%) Land $136,500 Building $277,100 | $490,485 |
| 2024 | $5,880.00 (+1.62%) | $397,000 (+6.63%) Land $136,500 Building $260,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,786.00 | $372,300 Land $143,200 Building $229,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Bear Hole Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1985 · Hurricane Gloria |
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 79 Bear Hole 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEST SPRINGFIELD DPW WATER DIVISION serves 28,835 people · EPA ID MA1325000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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