Wilbraham Center
240 Springfield Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095
Living in Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Wilbraham is a town in Hampden County on Springfield's eastern border, first settled in 1730 and incorporated in 1763. The Wilbraham Mountains run through the eastern side of town, rising to 937 feet at Mount Chapin, while the town center along Main Street holds Town Hall, churches, and Wilbraham & Monson Academy, a private school founded in 1804.
Wilbraham at a glance
- $17.45Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $8,186Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 15-20 minDrive to Springfield
- HampdenCounty
Wilbraham's villages and zip codes
Wilbraham uses a single ZIP code, 01095, for the whole town. North Wilbraham once had its own ZIP code, 01067, which is no longer in use.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham Center | 01095 | The historic town center along Main Street, with Town Hall, the library, and Wilbraham & Monson Academy. |
| North Wilbraham | 01095 | A village in the northern part of town near the Ludlow line, historically home to the Collins Paper Mill complex. |
| South Wilbraham | 01095 | The southern section of town toward the Hampden line. |
Things to do in Wilbraham, MA
Start with Spec Pond and Wilbraham Mountains and Mount Chapin, then 3 more below.
Spec Pond
A town-owned pond and recreation area managed by Parks & Recreation, with trails around the water. It's one of the department's main year-round outdoor spots.
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Plan a visit to Spec Pond (opens in a new tab)Wilbraham Mountains and Mount Chapin
A wooded ridge along the eastern side of town that includes Mount Chapin, the town's highest point at 937 feet, along with Mount Vision and Wigwam Hill.
Eastern Wilbraham
Old Methodist Meeting House
A historic meeting house in the town center identified as the oldest Methodist meeting house in New England.
Wilbraham Center
Collins Paper Mill site
A former paper mill built around 1872 in North Wilbraham that made fine writing paper and, briefly, government currency paper. Part of the building survived a 1945 fire and now holds small businesses.
North Wilbraham
Rice Fruit Farm
A family-run farm stand operating since 1894, selling apples, pies, and ice cream and serving breakfast and coffee.
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More worth a visit
- Wilbraham & Monson Academy campusA private secondary school founded in 1804 whose historic campus anchors the town center.
- Wilbraham United ChurchSuccessor to the First Congregational Church, organized on June 24, 1741, one of the town's earliest institutions.
A little history
Wilbraham was first settled in 1730 and was incorporated as a town, set off from Springfield, on June 15, 1763.
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, a private school in the town center, was founded in 1804.
On June 1, 2011, two tornadoes touched down in Wilbraham, an EF-1 and an EF-3, with the stronger of the two causing extensive damage along the Tinkham Road corridor.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Wilbraham
The Wilbraham Mountains along the eastern side of town and Spec Pond in the center give the town its main outdoor recreation, alongside seasonal orchard visits.
- Wilbraham Mountains / Mount ChapinA ridgeline with the town's highest point at 937 feet, along with Mount Vision and Wigwam Hill.
- Spec PondA town recreation area built around a pond, used for walking and seasonal programming.More information
- Rice Fruit Farm orchardA working farm stand with apple picking and fall visits alongside its retail stand.
Where to eat in Wilbraham: restaurants and coffee
3 places in Wilbraham to try, including italian restaurant and chop house and gastropub. No one paid to be listed.
Cima Restaurant & Chop House
Italian restaurant and chop house
A restaurant on Boston Road serving Italian dishes, chop-house entrees, and seafood.
2200 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095 · cimarestaurant.net
The Local Tap n Table
Gastropub
A restaurant and tap room on Boston Road serving a food and beer/wine menu.
2039 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095 · thelocaltablentap.com
Route 20 Bar & Grille
Bar and grille
A bar and grille on Boston Road serving a standard pub food menu.
2341 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095 · route20barandgrille.com
Walkability and getting around Wilbraham
Wilbraham Center has some sidewalks near Town Hall, the library, and the Academy, but the Boston Road corridor and the town's residential subdivisions are built for driving. Most errands and commuting in Wilbraham require a car.
North Wilbraham
South Wilbraham
Drive times
- Springfield, about 9 miles15-20 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 28 miles35-40 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
PVTA operates the B7 route (Wilbraham Big Y-State St-Boston Rd) into Wilbraham, with the B17 providing additional service via Worthington Street and Wilbraham Road, including Sundays. Wilbraham has no train station; the nearest Amtrak service (Valley Flyer and Hartford Line) is at Springfield's Union Station.
Wilbraham property taxes
Wilbraham's most recent certified residential tax rate is $17.45 per $1,000 of assessed value, for FY2026 (July 2025 to June 2026). Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,745 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $8,186, on an average assessed value of $469,139.
Wilbraham's FY2026 tax rates
$17.45per $1,000, residential
- Residential$17.45 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$469,139
- Average single-family tax bill$8,186
- 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 | $20.49 |
| FY2023 | $18.70 |
| FY2024 | $18.50 |
| FY2025 | $17.88 |
| FY2026 | $17.45 |
Look up a Wilbraham 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: 413-596-2800, Ext. 209
- Hampden County Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Wilbraham
Things to look into on a Wilbraham purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, foundations, title 5 septic.
MassHousing home loans
MassHousing sets income limits by community, and they depend on household size and loan program. We check them with you before you shop.
MassHousing home loans (opens in a new tab)Check the flood zone first
Flood zones are set address by address. We take an early look at FEMA's map before you offer. That's not a flood determination: the official determination ordered with your loan decides whether flood insurance is required.
FEMA's flood map for Wilbraham (opens in a new tab)Smoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Wilbraham Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 413-596-3122 to schedule.
Wilbraham Fire Department page (opens in a new tab)Ask about foundation testing
The Massachusetts Geological Survey at UMass Amherst lists Wilbraham among the towns most at risk (within 20 miles) of the Connecticut concrete plant that distributed pyrrhotite-affected concrete, based on the 2019 state Special Commission report. On a home with a poured concrete foundation, ask whether it has been tested.
UMass pyrrhotite guide (opens in a new tab)Ask about septic systems outside the town center
Wilbraham's Board of Health administers Title 5 septic system inspections and permitting for properties not on town sewer. Massachusetts generally requires a Title 5 inspection before a property on a septic system changes hands.
Board of Health (opens in a new tab)Schedule the fire department inspection before closing
Massachusetts law requires a smoke detector and carbon monoxide certificate of compliance from the local fire department before most residential sales can close. In Wilbraham, that inspection is scheduled through the Fire Department.
Fire Department (opens in a new tab)All 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.
Thinking about buying in Wilbraham?
We're licensed in Massachusetts. Send us a Wilbraham address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Wilbraham: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Wilbraham: National Grid for power.
- ElectricNational Grid
- WaterThe Wilbraham Department of Public Works Water Division supplies public water to the town.
- Sewer or septicThe Board of Health handles Title 5 septic system inspections and permitting for properties not served by town sewer; check with the Department of Public Works for sewer coverage at a specific address.
- Trash and recyclingWilbraham does not have curbside trash pickup; residential trash and recycling go through the town's Disposal & Recycling Center, a transfer station for residential customers only.
- 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
Wilbraham Disposal & Recycling Center
2720 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095 Wednesday 7 AM-3 PM, Thursday 11 AM-3 PM, Friday 7 AM-3 PM, Saturday 7 AM-3 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM-3 PM; closed Monday, Tuesday, and town holidays.
Transfer station details (opens in a new tab)Town Hall offices and contacts
Wilbraham Town Hall is at 240 Springfield Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Main line: 413-596-2800.
- Town HallMain line and website413-596-2800
- Town ClerkVital records, dog licenses, voting, and business licenses.413-596-2800
- AssessorsProperty values, assessments, and the town's tax rate history.413-596-2800, Ext. 209
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.413-596-2800
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.413-596-2800
- Planning & Community DevelopmentZoning, master planning, and development applications.413-596-2800
- Parks & RecreationTown parks, sports, hiking trails, and Spec Pond programming.413-596-2800
- Department of Public WorksHighway, water, wastewater, engineering, and the Disposal & Recycling Center.413-596-2800, Ext. 208
- Board of HealthFood safety, Title 5 septic systems, and other environmental health matters.413-596-2800, Ext. 222
- Fire DepartmentFire suppression, EMS, and fire prevention/inspection services.413-596-3122
- Wilbraham Public LibraryThe town's public library.
- Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School DistrictThe regional public school district serving Wilbraham and Hampden.413-596-3884
Wilbraham, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Wilbraham, MA?
Wilbraham's most recent certified residential tax rate is $17.45 per $1,000 of assessed value, for FY2026 (July 2025 to June 2026). Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Wilbraham?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $6,980 a year at $17.45 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Wilbraham have a split tax rate?
No. Wilbraham uses a single rate of $17.45 per $1,000 for all property classes.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Wilbraham?
The average single-family tax bill in Wilbraham was $8,186 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $469,139.
Is trash pickup curbside in Wilbraham?
No. Wilbraham does not offer curbside collection. Residents use the town's Disposal & Recycling Center, a transfer station at 2720 Boston Road for residential customers only.
Who supplies electricity in Wilbraham?
National Grid is Wilbraham's electric utility.
What ZIP code does Wilbraham use?
Wilbraham uses a single ZIP code, 01095. North Wilbraham's former ZIP code, 01067, is no longer in use.
Is there PVTA bus service in Wilbraham?
Yes. The PVTA's B7 route serves Wilbraham via State Street and Boston Road, and the B17 provides additional service via Worthington Street and Wilbraham Road, including Sundays.
Towns near Wilbraham
Neighbors of Wilbraham, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Wilbraham, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Wilbraham official website: wilbraham-ma.gov
- Wilbraham Departments directory: wilbraham-ma.gov
- Wilbraham Assessors: wilbraham-ma.gov
- Wilbraham Historical Tax Rates (Assessors document): wilbraham-ma.gov
- Wilbraham Certified Values page: wilbraham-ma.gov
- Wilbraham Board of Health: wilbraham-ma.gov
- Wilbraham Fire Department: wilbraham-ma.gov
- Wilbraham Disposal & Recycling Center: wilbraham-ma.gov
- MassDOT utility contact listing for Wilbraham: hwy.massdot.state.ma.us
- PVTA B7 schedule: pvta.com
- PVTA B17 schedule: pvta.com
- Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District: hwrsd.org
- Veterans Memorial - Wilbraham, Massachusetts photo, Wikimedia Commons (Daderot, CC0): commons.wikimedia.org
- 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® ratings, provided live by Walk Score. Addresses are located with the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder.
- Photo: "Veterans Memorial - Wilbraham, Massachusetts - DSC02463" by Daderot, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized.
- Checked September 25, 2026.