Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 135 Cottage St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,383 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jul 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $7,721 (2026) |
| APN | 11B000167 |
| Primary APN | 11B000167 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,383 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,724 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11B000167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 135 COTTAGE ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BARRY R & CAROLYN M HOLSTEIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 167 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
135 Cottage St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 COTTAGE ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015356-60 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 135 Cottage St was $7,721, up 2.7% 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 | $7,721.00 (+2.71%) | $456,600 (+9.03%) Land $220,500 Building $236,100 | $504,005 (+20.6%) |
| 2025 | $7,517.00 (+2.73%) | $418,800 (+5.94%) Land $202,300 Building $216,500 | $417,905 |
| 2024 | $7,317.00 (+4.19%) | $395,300 (+13.14%) Land $190,800 Building $204,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,023.00 | $349,400 Land $173,400 Building $176,000 |
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 135 Cottage St.
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 135 Cottage 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 | 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 90 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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