Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 280 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 90,800 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (525,769 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| APN | 20A000038 |
| Primary APN | 20A000038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 90,800 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 525,769 sqft (12 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A000038 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 WEST ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2960 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
280 West St, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 BOLTWOOD AVE, AMHERST, MA 01002-2301 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,618,000 (+9.05%) Land $265,700 Building $32,352,300 |
| 2025 | $29,911,900 (+5.92%) Land $243,500 Building $29,668,400 |
| 2024 | $28,240,200 Land $233,200 Building $28,007,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 280 West St; 3 flood insurance policies are 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 | 3 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 West 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 | 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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