Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 278 Middle St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (56,007 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,074 (2026) |
| APN | 23D000108 |
| Primary APN | 23D000108 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,328 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,007 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 23D000108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 MIDDLE ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
278 Middle St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 MIDDLE ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-3014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20258458 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15435 / 121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Middle St was $9,074, up 2.5% 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 | $9,074.00 (+2.5%) | $536,600 (+8.8%) Land $240,500 Building $296,100 | $548,659 (-6.03%) |
| 2025 | $8,853.00 (+2.42%) | $493,200 (+5.61%) Land $221,100 Building $272,100 | $583,870 |
| 2024 | $8,644.00 (+2.93%) | $467,000 (+11.78%) Land $208,900 Building $258,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,398.00 | $417,800 Land $190,100 Building $227,700 |
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 278 Middle 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 278 Middle 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 | 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 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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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