Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 161 Pelham Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,563 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.478 acres (20,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,900 (Jul 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $6,948 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Refinance Oct 2022 Refinance + 1 more |
| APN | 15B000023 |
| Primary APN | 15B000023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,563 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,414 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,829 sqft (0.478 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15B000023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 PELHAM RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1696 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BRADFORD D & MARION B CROSSMON |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 820700 |
161 Pelham Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1984.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 PELHAM RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-1696 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GREENFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FREEDOM CU |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FREEDOM CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2471 / 296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 161 PELHAM RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-1696 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 015093-160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15093/160 |
| Instrument | 3919 |
| Name | GREENFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 161 PELHAM RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-1696 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 014704-276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14704/276 |
| Instrument | 21355 |
| Name | FREEDOM CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 161 PELHAM RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-1696 |
| Document Number | 13074-125 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 PELHAM RD AMHERST MA 010021696, AMHERST, MA 01002-1696 |
| Document Number | 13074-125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013074/000125 |
| Instrument | 559 |
| Name | FREEDOM CU |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 10, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Pelham Rd was $6,948, up 10,270.1% 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 | $6,948.00 (+10,270.15%) | $410,900 (+9.02%) Land $204,100 Building $206,800 | $437,221 (+33.91%) |
| 2025 | $67.00 (-98.98%) | $376,900 (+5.78%) Land $187,300 Building $189,600 | $326,515 |
| 2024 | $6,595.00 (+3.99%) | $356,300 (+12.93%) Land $176,700 Building $179,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,342.00 | $315,500 Land $160,700 Building $154,800 |
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 Pelham Rd.
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 Pelham Rd 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 55 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 |
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