Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 1279 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,351 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,541 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $279,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,624 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 30B000014 |
| Primary APN | 30B000014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,351 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,114 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,541 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 30B000014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1279 BAY RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | AMHERST |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
1279 Bay Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1279 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20155018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11902 / 126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 1279 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 14295-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14295/1 |
| Instrument | 24855 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1279 Bay Rd was $8,624, up 10,166.7% 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 | $8,624.00 (+10,166.67%) | $510,000 (+7.89%) Land $183,600 Building $326,400 | $598,289 (+14.26%) |
| 2025 | $84.00 (-98.98%) | $472,700 (+5.8%) Land $168,500 Building $304,200 | $523,640 |
| 2024 | $8,270.00 (+4.75%) | $446,800 (+13.75%) Land $159,100 Building $287,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,895.00 | $392,800 Land $144,600 Building $248,200 |
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 1279 Bay Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1279 Bay Rd 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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