Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 256 Harkness Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.956 acres (41,627 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $10,625 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| APN | 18D000099 |
| Primary APN | 18D000099 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,013 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,627 sqft (0.956 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 18D000099 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 HARKNESS RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-9775 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 820700 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 HARKNESS RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-9775 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5631 / 128 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 015726-137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 256 HARKNESS RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-9775 |
| Document Number | 015726-137 |
| Book / Page | 15726 / 137 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 HARKNESS RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-9775 |
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 | $10,625.00 (+10,316.67%) | $628,300 (+10.44%) Land $227,400 Building $400,900 | $672,562 (+31.96%) |
| 2025 | $102.00 (-98.98%) | $568,900 (+5.63%) Land $208,900 Building $360,000 | $509,675 |
| 2024 | $9,969.00 (+3.13%) | $538,600 (+12%) Land $197,300 Building $341,300 | |
| 2023 | $9,666.00 | $480,900 Land $179,700 Building $301,200 |
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 | 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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