Hampden County and Springfield City property record for 974 Berkshire Ave, Springfield, MA 01151
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 725 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,124 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPRI S:01340 P:0169 |
| Primary APN | SPRI S:01340 P:0169 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 725 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13400169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 974 BERKSHIRE AVE |
| City | INDIAN ORCHARD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01151-1354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 800202 |
974 Berkshire Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 VINCENT ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01129-1618 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 25772 / 105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 974 BERKSHIRE AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01151-1354 |
| Document Number | 024749-514 |
| Book / Page | 24749 / 514 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 59118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 HICKORY HL, BELCHERTOWN, MA 01007-9899 |
| Document Number | 0000059119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 59119 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 974 Berkshire Ave was $3,124, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Springfield City |
| Unified School District | Springfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,124.00 (+6.08%) | $202,100 (+7.61%) Land $45,000 Building $157,100 | $238,830 (+6.17%) |
| 2025 | $2,945.00 | $187,800 Land $45,000 Building $142,800 | $224,960 (+16.31%) |
| 2024 | $193,420 | ||
| 2023 | $2,610.00 | $153,100 Land $34,500 Building $118,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 974 Berkshire 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 | 1 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.
The area around 974 Berkshire Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION serves 169,170 people · EPA ID MA1281000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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