Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 16 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,784 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.437 acres (19,054 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,500 (2026) |
| APN | 2C000040 |
| Primary APN | 2C000040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,784 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 19,054 sqft (0.437 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2C000040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 COWLS RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1014 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 820300 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9507, NORTH AMHERST, MA 01059-9507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,500.00 (+10,916.95%) | $384,400 (+16.7%) Land $217,400 Building $167,000 |
| 2025 | $59.00 (-98.98%) | $329,400 (+5.44%) Land $199,400 Building $130,000 |
| 2024 | $5,783.00 (-0.62%) | $312,400 (+7.91%) Land $188,100 Building $124,300 |
| 2023 | $5,819.00 | $289,500 Land $171,000 Building $118,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 3 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.
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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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