Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 188 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,813 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,307 (2026) |
| APN | 20A000033 |
| Primary APN | 20A000033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,813 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,997 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,300 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A000033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 WEST ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2959 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 WEST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2959 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,307.00 (+10,191.55%) | $432,100 (+8.81%) Land $171,600 Building $260,500 | $453,817 (-15.2%) |
| 2025 | $71.00 (-98.98%) | $397,100 (+5.89%) Land $157,400 Building $239,700 | $535,135 |
| 2024 | $6,941.00 (+4.27%) | $375,000 (+13.22%) Land $148,500 Building $226,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,657.00 | $331,200 Land $135,000 Building $196,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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