Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 251 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,866 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $244,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,164 (2026) |
| APN | 20A000010 |
| Primary APN | 20A000010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,494 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,866 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A000010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 WEST ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
251 West St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 WEST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200529020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8479 / 63 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 West St was $6,164, up 10,347.5% 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 | $6,164.00 (+10,347.46%) | $364,500 (+9.07%) Land $174,500 Building $190,000 | $399,774 (+6.29%) |
| 2025 | $59.00 (-98.99%) | $334,200 (+5.79%) Land $160,200 Building $174,000 | $376,105 |
| 2024 | $5,847.00 (+4%) | $315,900 (+12.94%) Land $151,200 Building $164,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,622.00 | $279,700 Land $137,600 Building $142,100 |
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 251 West St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 251 West St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 59 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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