Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 229 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,714 sqft · built 1863 |
| Lot Size | 0.471 acres (20,536 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $17,840 (2026) |
| APN | 14B000031 |
| Primary APN | 14B000031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,714 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,070 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1863 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1863 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,536 sqft (0.471 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14B000031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 MAIN ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Dickinson Historic District listed 1977 · 27 contributing resources · NRIS 77000182 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
229 Main St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 MAIN ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201010200 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10183 / 60 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Main St was $17,840, up 10,152.9% 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 | $17,840.00 (+10,152.87%) | $1,055,000 (+8.72%) Land $201,700 Building $853,300 | $921,043 |
| 2025 | $174.00 (-98.94%) | $970,400 (+9.9%) Land $185,100 Building $785,300 | |
| 2024 | $16,344.00 (+5.48%) | $883,000 (+14.54%) Land $174,700 Building $708,300 | |
| 2023 | $15,495.00 | $770,900 Land $158,900 Building $612,000 |
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 229 Main St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 229 Main 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 106 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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