Hampden County and Westfield City property record for 8 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01085
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,732 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.393 acres (17,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,079 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WFLD M:42 L:48 |
| Primary APN | WFLD M:42 L:48 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,806 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,358 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,100 sqft (0.393 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01085-2629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 812901 |
8 Western Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 WESTERN AVE, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 026226-150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8 WESTERN AVE, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2629 |
| Document Number | 026226-150 |
| Book / Page | 26226 / 150 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 7452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 WESTERN AVE, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2629 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Western Ave was $6,079, up 9.2% 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 | $6,079.00 (+9.18%) | $407,200 (+11.01%) Land $131,700 Building $275,500 | $360,586 |
| 2025 | $5,568.00 | $366,800 Land $126,400 Building $240,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,277.00 | $310,800 Land $109,600 Building $201,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Western Ave 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 | 28 units insured incl. 28 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 8 Western Ave 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 | 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 258 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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