Hampden County and Westfield City property record for 79 Riverside Dr, Westfield, MA 01085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $307,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,491 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | WFLD M:29 L:15 |
| Primary APN | WFLD M:29 L:15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 642 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,060 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 79 RIVERSIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01085-4336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 812600 |
79 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 RIVERSIDE DR, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-4336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202438897 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25546 / 350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Riverside Dr was $4,491, up 12.8% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Westfield City |
| Unified School District | Westfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,491.00 (+12.75%) | $300,800 (+14.63%) Land $117,300 Building $183,500 | $296,750 (+3.71%) |
| 2025 | $3,983.00 | $262,400 Land $113,800 Building $148,600 | $286,140 (+0.47%) |
| 2024 | $284,810 | ||
| 2023 | $3,827.00 | $225,400 Land $98,700 Building $126,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Riverside Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 units insured incl. 20 condo units |
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 Riverside 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION serves 41,094 people · EPA ID MA1329000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 383 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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