Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 255 Strong St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,144 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.529 acres (23,048 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $8,470 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit |
| APN | 12A000018 |
| Primary APN | 12A000018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,048 sqft (0.529 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12A000018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 STRONG ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
255 Strong St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1995.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 STRONG ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4800 / 337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 255 STRONG ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1802 |
| Document Number | 0015709-84 |
| Book / Page | 15709 / 84 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 STRONG ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1802 |
| Document Number | 0000006409, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 15709/84 |
| Instrument | 20266409 |
| Name | FLORENCE BK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Strong St was $8,470, up 10,229.3% 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 | $8,470.00 (+10,229.27%) | $500,900 (+8.96%) Land $224,800 Building $276,100 | $589,613 (+9.71%) |
| 2025 | $82.00 (-98.98%) | $459,700 (+5.7%) Land $206,300 Building $253,400 | $537,415 |
| 2024 | $8,050.00 (+3.96%) | $434,900 (+12.9%) Land $194,700 Building $240,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,743.00 | $385,200 Land $177,100 Building $208,100 |
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 255 Strong St.
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 255 Strong 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 | 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 103 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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