Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 259 E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,500 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,553 (2026) |
| APN | 11B000061 |
| Primary APN | 11B000061 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,200 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11B000061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 E PLEASANT ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 E PLEASANT ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6758 / 11 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,553.00 (+10,301.59%) | $387,500 (+9.06%) Land $221,100 Building $166,400 | $445,204 (+1.83%) |
| 2025 | $63.00 (-98.99%) | $355,300 (+5.84%) Land $202,800 Building $152,500 | $437,190 |
| 2024 | $6,214.00 (+0.76%) | $335,700 (+9.42%) Land $191,300 Building $144,400 | |
| 2023 | $6,167.00 | $306,800 Land $173,900 Building $132,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 90 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.
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