Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 127 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,045 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Sep 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $13,714 (2026) |
| APN | 11C000032 |
| Primary APN | 11C000032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,585 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11C000032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 127 SUNSET AVE |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7000 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
127 Sunset Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 SUNSET AVE, AMHERST, MA 01002-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2242 / 219 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015333-38 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 127 Sunset Ave was $13,714, up 10,211.3% 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 | $13,714.00 (+10,211.28%) | $811,000 (+8.79%) Land $366,500 Building $444,500 | $759,940 (+12.3%) |
| 2025 | $133.00 (-98.98%) | $745,500 (+5.79%) Land $336,700 Building $408,800 | $676,685 |
| 2024 | $13,044.00 (+4.27%) | $704,700 (+13.22%) Land $317,900 Building $386,800 | |
| 2023 | $12,510.00 | $622,400 Land $289,500 Building $332,900 |
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 127 Sunset Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 127 Sunset Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 189 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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