Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 279 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.533 acres (23,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $60 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 20A000055 |
| Primary APN | 20A000055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,200 sqft (0.533 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A000055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 WEST ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 WEST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2950 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202115959 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14162 / 272 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 WEST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2950 |
| Document Number | 014162-272 |
| Book / Page | 14162 / 272 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 CAVE HILL RD, LEVERETT, MA 01054-9722 |
| Document Number | 0000015960 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15960 |
| Name | FLORENCE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60.00 (-98.97%) | $334,500 (+5.82%) Land $159,500 Building $175,000 | $400,045 |
| 2024 | $5,851.00 (+4.07%) | $316,100 (+13.01%) Land $150,500 Building $165,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,622.00 | $279,700 Land $136,900 Building $142,800 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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