Perfect investment property or opportunity for Owner Occupied housing. Two of the 3 units are currently rented and could cover the cost of a mortgage. Newer roof (5 years), apt # 40 has newer boilers (3 years) and new Hot Water heater (2 months), apt # 42 has all new windows and a new porch, boiler is newer (8 years). Common driveway with parking in rear of building. Currently 2 units are occupied and bring in $1,725 per month in rent, and the 3rd unit has rented for $1,200 per month but is currently vacant. Tenants pay for Heat and Electric. Two of the units are "Townhouse" style and one is a 1 bedroom apartment. Town water and sewer for all 3 units. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone interested in acquiring real estate or purchasing a first home with rental income.
This property is duplex style w/basement apt. and this apt. has a basement also. Basement apt. in now used as a laundry area for rented side, but could be used as 3rd apt. Each apt. has older kitchens and baths w/claw foot tubs. All decore is old and needs updating and some ceiling work, but 6 room apt. was owner occupied up to this time and tenant of 15 years in 5 rm. apt. makes this home very livable at this time. Some wiring updated, hardwood floors, vinyl siding, & 3 nice porches.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,622 (+91.3%)
$24,800 + $243,000
$267,800
2022
$2,416 (+4.1%)
$22,900 + $102,000
$124,900
2021
$2,321 (+1.4%)
$22,900 + $92,100
$115,000
2020
$2,288 (+2.1%)
$22,900 + $88,000
$110,900
2019
$2,241 (−2.8%)
$22,900 + $88,000
$110,900
2018
$2,305 (+0.3%)
$16,000 + $95,300
$111,300
2017
$2,297 (+2.8%)
$18,300 + $92,300
$110,600
2016
$2,235 (+2.9%)
$18,300 + $92,300
$110,600
2015
$2,173 (+0.5%)
$18,300 + $92,300
$110,600
2014
$2,162 (+6.6%)
$18,500 + $99,600
$118,100
2013
$2,028 (−7.7%)
$24,700 + $95,000
$119,700
2012
$2,198 (+3.7%)
$36,300 + $102,000
$138,300
2011
$2,119
$36,200 + $106,300
$142,500
Tax history for 42 West Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,622 (+91.3%)
$24,800 + $243,000
$267,800
2022
$2,416 (+4.1%)
$22,900 + $102,000
$124,900
2021
$2,321 (+1.4%)
$22,900 + $92,100
$115,000
2020
$2,288 (+2.1%)
$22,900 + $88,000
$110,900
2019
$2,241 (−2.8%)
$22,900 + $88,000
$110,900
2018
$2,305 (+0.3%)
$16,000 + $95,300
$111,300
2017
$2,297 (+2.8%)
$18,300 + $92,300
$110,600
2016
$2,235 (+2.9%)
$18,300 + $92,300
$110,600
2015
$2,173 (+0.5%)
$18,300 + $92,300
$110,600
2014
$2,162 (+6.6%)
$18,500 + $99,600
$118,100
2013
$2,028 (−7.7%)
$24,700 + $95,000
$119,700
2012
$2,198 (+3.7%)
$36,300 + $102,000
$138,300
2011
$2,119
$36,200 + $106,300
$142,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,576
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Hampshire County
APN
3419434
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.
Oct 25, 2023 • Final
Residential building
Install a new shower unit as a replacement. No structural changes are included.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Sep 8, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a shower in a residential building.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/Den
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,576
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 5
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Lgt Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,288
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Directions: RT.9 East - 2nd house after Debbie Wong on right. RT.9 West - 2nd house before Debbie Wong on left.
UnparsedAddress: 42 West Main St, Ware MA 01082
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,576
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3419434
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Ware Junior/Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$363,000 – $439,000
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