Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 159 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,534 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.549 acres (23,919 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,831 (2026) |
| APN | 15C000039 |
| Primary APN | 15C000039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,534 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,308 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,919 sqft (0.549 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15C000039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 BELCHERTOWN RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-6200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 820700 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 213 N EAST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1664 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015329-14 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,831.00 (+10,203.95%) | $463,100 (+9.04%) Land $204,500 Building $258,600 | $491,413 (+11.17%) |
| 2025 | $76.00 (-98.98%) | $424,700 (+5.94%) Land $187,700 Building $237,000 | $442,035 |
| 2024 | $7,421.00 (+4.48%) | $400,900 (+13.44%) Land $177,100 Building $223,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,103.00 | $353,400 Land $161,100 Building $192,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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