Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 161 High St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.605 acres (26,352 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jul 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $9,258 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Line of Credit |
| APN | 11D000131 |
| Primary APN | 11D000131 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,922 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,352 sqft (0.605 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11D000131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 HIGH ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1853 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY ROBERT S BROWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 131 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
161 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1987.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 HIGH ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1853 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 23, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3025 / 17 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 161 HIGH ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 014754-257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14754/257 |
| Instrument | 25160 |
| Name | UMASS/FIVE COLLEGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 High St was $9,258, up 10,186.7% 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 | $9,258.00 (+10,186.67%) | $547,500 (+8.91%) Land $222,500 Building $325,000 | $623,191 (+11.15%) |
| 2025 | $90.00 (-98.98%) | $502,700 (+5.88%) Land $204,300 Building $298,400 | $560,690 |
| 2024 | $8,789.00 (+4.53%) | $474,800 (+13.51%) Land $192,800 Building $282,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,408.00 | $418,300 Land $175,400 Building $242,900 |
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 161 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 161 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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