Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 280 Amity St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,088 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,051 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $13,486 (2026) |
| APN | 14A000279 |
| Primary APN | 14A000279 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,021 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,051 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14A000279 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 AMITY ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 279 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7004 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
280 Amity St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 75 RESERVATION RD, MILTON, MA 02186-4918 |
| 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 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015213-45 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Amity St was $13,486, up 10,194.7% 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 | $13,486.00 (+10,194.66%) | $797,500 (+8.53%) Land $361,600 Building $435,900 |
| 2025 | $131.00 (-98.98%) | $734,800 (+5.73%) Land $331,800 Building $403,000 |
| 2024 | $12,864.00 (+3.81%) | $695,000 (+12.73%) Land $312,900 Building $382,100 |
| 2023 | $12,392.00 | $616,500 Land $284,500 Building $332,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 280 Amity St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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.
Wildfire risk around 280 Amity 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 265 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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