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$271,154$169 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

17 BATES ST

WESTFIELD, MA 01085
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,608 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1836
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$271K
$263K low$279K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,728 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$245,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,425

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Westfield Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Highland Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
H
Westfield High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Westfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01085These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,029
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.668 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,603
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,101
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

17 Bates St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Westfield 01085
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Westfield 01085
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Westfield 01085
  • Among the oldest homes in Hampden County

What homes are worth in Westfield 01085

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$192K$739K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Westfield 01085.

How it measures up in Westfield 01085

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westfield 01085.

Estimated value$271,154
CheaperTypical $376,569Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $250Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,608 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1836
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 17 Bates St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestfield 01085Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,15411% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1696% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,608 ft²49% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac27% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than1836almost no homesalmost no homes

About 17 Bates St

How much is 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA is $271,154 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $263,471 to $278,837. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA last sell?

17 Bates St, Westfield, MA last sold on Jan 6, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA?

17 Bates St, Westfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,608 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA built?

17 Bates St, Westfield, MA was built in 1836, making it 190 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA?

17 Bates St, Westfield, MA is assigned to Westfield Middle School (middle), rated C-; Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Westfield High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Westfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA compare to other homes in Westfield 01085?

Among the 11,970 homes in Westfield 01085, it is worth more than 11% of them ($271,154 against a typical $376,569), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($169 against a typical $250), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,608 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1836 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Bates St, Westfield, MA was $3,728. The county assessed it at $245,600.

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