Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 157 High St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,066 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.534 acres (23,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $446,500 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $10,736 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale |
| APN | 11D000132 |
| Primary APN | 11D000132 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,066 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,010 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,240 sqft (0.534 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11D000132 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 HIGH ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1853 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
157 High St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 HIGH ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1853 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201815380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13036 / 146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 157 HIGH ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1853 |
| Document Number | 13036-146 |
| Book / Page | 013036 / 000146 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,036.04 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 98 BAY RD HADLEY MA 010359427, HADLEY, MA 01035-9427 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 High St was $10,736, up 10,223.1% 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 | $10,736.00 (+10,223.08%) | $634,900 (+8.96%) Land $222,100 Building $412,800 | $687,602 (+7.92%) |
| 2025 | $104.00 (-98.98%) | $582,700 (+5.91%) Land $203,900 Building $378,800 | $637,165 |
| 2024 | $10,184.00 (+4.99%) | $550,200 (+14.01%) Land $192,400 Building $357,800 | |
| 2023 | $9,700.00 | $482,600 Land $175,000 Building $307,600 |
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 157 High 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 157 High 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 103 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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