Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 117 Amity St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,882 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.417 acres (18,145 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,573 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Sale |
| APN | 14A000027 |
| Primary APN | 14A000027 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,882 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,697 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,145 sqft (0.417 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14A000027 |
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| Street Address | 117 AMITY ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Prospect-Gaylord Historic District listed 1993 · 58 contributing resources · NRIS 93000007 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
117 Amity St is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 AMITY ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UMASS/FIVE COLLEGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 117 AMITY ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 015113-168 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15113/168 |
| Instrument | 5426 |
| Name | UMASS/FIVE COLLEGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 117 AMITY ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2202 |
| Document Number | 13986-272 |
| Book / Page | 13986 / 272 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 117 AMITY ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2202 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 117 Amity St was $12,573, up 10,205.7% from the year before.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| Municipality | Amherst Town City |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Elementary School District | Amherst School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Amherst-Pelham School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,573.00 (+10,205.74%) | $743,500 (+8.91%) Land $361,700 Building $381,800 | $685,845 (+1.68%) |
| 2025 | $122.00 (-98.98%) | $682,700 (+5.86%) Land $331,900 Building $350,800 | $674,500 |
| 2024 | $11,937.00 (+6.49%) | $644,900 (+15.64%) Land $313,100 Building $331,800 | |
| 2023 | $11,210.00 | $557,700 Land $284,700 Building $273,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 117 Amity St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 117 Amity St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | AMHERST DPW WATER DIVISION serves 39,263 people · EPA ID MA1008000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2024 |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 265 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 | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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