Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 257 Pelham Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 6 ba · 2,599 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $283,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,311 (2026) |
| APN | 15B000045 |
| Primary APN | 15B000045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,599 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,652 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15B000045 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 PELHAM RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-6100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 820700 |
257 Pelham Rd, a triplex, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2012.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3649, AMHERST, MA 01004-3649 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11171 / 288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Pelham Rd was $8,311, up 10,160.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,311.00 (+10,160.49%) | $491,500 (+8.36%) Land $204,200 Building $287,300 |
| 2025 | $81.00 (-98.98%) | $453,600 (+5.59%) Land $187,400 Building $266,200 |
| 2024 | $7,952.00 (+3.38%) | $429,600 (+12.26%) Land $176,800 Building $252,800 |
| 2023 | $7,692.00 | $382,700 Land $160,800 Building $221,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 257 Pelham Rd.
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 257 Pelham Rd 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 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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