Granville center
707 Main Road, Granville, MA 01034
Living in Granville, Massachusetts
Granville is a rural hilltown in southwestern Hampden County, on the Massachusetts-Connecticut line in the southern Berkshire foothills. It was first settled in 1736 and incorporated as a town on January 25, 1754. Much of the town's land serves as watershed for reservoirs that supply drinking water to Hartford, Springfield and Westfield, and the town has a number of active apple orchards.
Granville at a glance
- $14.00Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $5,059Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 25-30 minDrive to Westfield
- HampdenCounty
Granville's villages and zip codes
Granville uses a single ZIP code, 01034, for the entire town, including the West Granville section.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Granville center | 01034 | Along Route 57 (Main Road), where Town Hall, the Old Meeting House and the Granville Country Store are located. |
| West Granville | 01034 | The western section of town along Route 57 toward the Tolland line, home to the West Granville Historic District. |
Things to do in Granville, MA
Start with Granville State Forest and Granville Country Store, then 2 more below.
Granville State Forest
A 2,432-acre state forest shared with the neighboring town of Tolland, with trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, plus camping and fishing. The Hubbard River runs through the forest, dropping 450 feet in 2.5 miles and forming pools and small waterfalls over the rock.
Granville State Forest, off West Hartland Road
Plan a visitGranville Country Store
A general store and takeout spot serving pizza, grinders, breakfast and salads, with a cheese recipe the business traces to the mid-1800s. Beer, wine and liquor are also sold.
11 Granby Road, Granville, MA 01034
Plan a visitOld Meeting House
A historic meeting house in the Granville village center, noted for its acoustics and part of the village's designated historic district.
Village center, Route 57, Granville, MA
West Granville Historic District
A cluster of historic homes, the West Granville Academy building and the West Granville Church along Route 57 in the West Granville section.
Route 57, West Granville, MA
More worth a visit
- Apple orchardsGranville has a number of active apple orchards.
A little history
Granville was first settled by Europeans in 1736 and was incorporated as its own town on January 25, 1754.
Early settlers who cleared land in town received a 100-acre lot for free, provided they built a house and put four acres into English hay.
The village center, the old center and the West Granville center are all designated historic districts, with many historic homes along Route 57, the main road through town.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Granville
Granville State Forest and the Hubbard River give the town most of its outdoor recreation, on land that doubles as watershed for reservoirs supplying Hartford, Springfield and Westfield.
- Granville State Forest2,432 acres of forest along the Massachusetts-Connecticut line with trails, camping and fishing.More information
- Hubbard RiverA river running through Granville State Forest that drops 450 feet in 2.5 miles, forming pools and small waterfalls.
- Reservoir watershed landsGranville includes watershed land for the Cobble Mountain and Barkhamsted reservoirs, which supply drinking water to Springfield and Hartford; the reservoirs themselves lie in neighboring towns.
Where to eat in Granville: restaurants and coffee
1 places in Granville to try, including general store, pizza and grinder shop. No one paid to be listed.
Granville Country Store
General store, pizza and grinder shop
Serves pizza, grinders, breakfast, salads and a cheese the business traces to a mid-1800s recipe, along with beer, wine and liquor, for takeout.
11 Granby Road, Granville, MA 01034 · granvillecountrystore.org
Walkability and getting around Granville
Granville is a rural hilltown without a downtown sidewalk network; getting around, including between the Granville and West Granville sections, requires a car.
West Granville
Drive times
- Westfield, about 15 miles25-30 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 20 miles35-40 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Granville has no fixed-route public transit. The nearest PVTA bus routes run in Westfield, and the nearest Amtrak Valley Flyer and Hartford Line trains stop in Springfield, both roughly a 25-35 minute drive away.
Granville property taxes
Granville's FY2026 residential tax rate is $14.00 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,400 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $5,059, on an average assessed value of $361,357.
Granville's FY2026 tax rates
$14.00per $1,000, residential
- Residential$14.00 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$361,357
- Average single-family tax bill$5,059
- Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value
Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
How the residential rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Residential rate |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $15.28 |
| FY2023 | $14.18 |
| FY2024 | $13.22 |
| FY2025 | $13.64 |
| FY2026 | $14.00 |
Look up a Granville property
- Property record cardsAssessed value, lot size and building details
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkVital records and town records
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value: 413-357-3804
- Hampden County Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Granville
What we check on a Granville purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, well & septic, title 5, smoke certificate.
First-time buyer programs
MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Hampden County. We check them with you before you shop.
MassHousing home loansCheck the flood zone first
The Hubbard River drops sharply through Granville State Forest, and low-lying land along it and its tributaries can fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones; buyers near these waterways should check the flood map before making an offer. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for GranvilleSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Granville Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 413-357-8572 to schedule.
Granville Fire Department pageNo municipal water or sewer service
Granville has no municipal water or sewer system; homes rely on private wells and septic systems. Lenders and buyers should confirm well flow and septic condition before making an offer.
Board of HealthSeptic systems need a Title 5 inspection before sale
Massachusetts law requires a Title 5 inspection of a property's septic system, generally within two years before a sale closes. Since most Granville homes are on septic, buyers should build inspection time into the purchase timeline.
Mass.gov: Septic Systems & Title 5Sellers need a smoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts law requires a smoke and carbon monoxide detector certificate from the local fire department before a home sale can close. Granville's volunteer fire department issues these certificates.
Granville Fire DepartmentAll loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.
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Moving to Granville: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Granville: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas utility service; Granville is not listed among Eversource's Massachusetts gas communities
- WaterNo municipal water system; homes rely on private wells
- Sewer or septicNo municipal sewer system; homes rely on private septic systems
- Trash and recyclingGranville has no curbside trash collection. Residents bring trash and recyclables to the town transfer station.
- Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV
Granville Transfer Station
89 Water Street, Granville, MA 01034 (access via Granby Road/Route 189 due to a bridge closure) Tuesday 1-5 PM; Saturday 9 AM-5 PM
Transfer station detailsTown Hall offices and contacts
Granville Town Hall is at 707 Main Road, Granville, MA 01034. Main line: 413-357-8585.
- Town HallMain line and website413-357-8585
- Town ClerkVital records, elections and town meeting records.413-357-8585
- AssessorsProperty values, assessments and the town's online property record database.413-357-3804
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.413-357-8585
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.413-357-8585
- Board of HealthSeptic (Title 5) and private well permitting.413-357-8585
- Public WorksRoads and town infrastructure.413-357-8585
- Granville Public LibraryThe town's public library.
- Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School DistrictThe regional public school district serving Granville.
Granville, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Granville, MA?
Granville's FY2026 residential tax rate is $14.00 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Granville?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,600 a year at $14.00 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Granville have a split tax rate?
No. Granville uses a single rate of $14.00 per $1,000 for all property classes.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Granville?
The average single-family tax bill in Granville was $5,059 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $361,357.
What county is Granville, MA in?
Granville is in Hampden County.
Is Granville a town or a city?
Granville is a town, incorporated on January 25, 1754.
Who supplies electricity in Granville?
Eversource supplies electricity. Granville is not on Eversource's Massachusetts natural gas service list.
Is there curbside trash pickup in Granville?
No. Granville has no curbside collection; residents use the town transfer station on Water Street.
Which towns border Granville?
Granville borders Blandford, Russell, Westfield, Southwick and Tolland in Massachusetts, and Granby and Hartland in Connecticut.
Towns near Granville
Neighbors of Granville, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Granville, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Granville State Forest - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Granville official website: granville-ma.gov
- Granville Assessors: granville-ma.gov
- Town of Granville Assessor's Database (assessedvalues2.com): assessedvalues2.com
- FY2026 Public Disclosure Notice, Town of Granville Board of Assessors: granville-ma.gov
- Notice of Public Hearing: Tax Classification, Granville Selectboard: granville-ma.gov
- Granville Transfer Station: granville-ma.gov
- Granville Fire Department: granville-ma.gov
- Town of Granville directory (Board of Health): granville-ma.gov
- Granville Country Store official website: granvillecountrystore.org
- Eversource: Communities We Serve: eversource.com
- Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District: stgrsd.org
- Mass.gov: Septic Systems & Title 5: mass.gov
- Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
- Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
- Walkability: Walk Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.