Hampden County and Wales Town property record for 8 Shaw Rd, Wales, MA 01081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 3.02 acres (131,551 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $319,903 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,690 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16227 |
| Primary APN | 16227 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 131,551 sqft (3.02 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 16227 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 SHAW RD |
| City | WALES |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01081-9553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARY S PFISTERER & ANTHONY L J |
| Legal Block | 3280 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-0 |
| Jurisdiction | WALES MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 813801 |
Source: Hampden County and Wales Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SHAW RD, WALES, MA 01081-9553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200825225 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17254 / 161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,690.00 (+3.29%) | $544,200 (+5.4%) Land $60,000 Building $484,200 | $483,851 (+7.91%) |
| 2025 | $7,445.00 (+2.49%) | $516,300 (+4.98%) Land $56,900 Building $459,400 | $448,400 (+2.34%) |
| 2024 | $7,264.00 (+3.85%) | $491,800 (+19.95%) Land $54,100 Building $437,700 | $438,140 |
| 2023 | $6,995.00 | $410,000 Land $47,600 Building $362,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures