Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 21 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,413 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,260 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $13,244 (2026) |
| APN | 14A000012 |
| Primary APN | 14A000012 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,413 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,333 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,260 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14A000012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 SUNSET AVE |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7003 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lincoln-Sunset Historic District listed 1993 · 52 contributing resources · NRIS 93000008 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 | 1680 S EAST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-3035 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 7538 / 87 |
| Transfer Doc | 11177-84 |
| 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 | $13,244.00 (+10,166.67%) | $783,200 (+8.81%) Land $353,200 Building $430,000 | $838,898 |
| 2025 | $129.00 (-98.95%) | $719,800 (+8.45%) Land $324,000 Building $395,800 | |
| 2024 | $12,285.00 (+3.96%) | $663,700 (+12.89%) Land $306,700 Building $357,000 | |
| 2023 | $11,817.00 | $587,900 Land $278,800 Building $309,100 |
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 | 1 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 265 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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