Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 285 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 6 ba · 6,024 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $208,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $23,427 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| APN | 14B000029 |
| Primary APN | 14B000029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 30 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,024 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 10,960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,200 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 14B000029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 MAIN ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2884 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Dickinson Historic District listed 1977 · 27 contributing resources · NRIS 77000182 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 PRAY ST, A, AMHERST, MA 01002-2110 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5264 / 176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 285 MAIN ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2884 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 014472-163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14472/163 |
| Instrument | 4454 |
| Name | GREENFIELD SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,427.00 (+13,844.64%) | $1,385,400 (+47.89%) Land $347,700 Building $1,037,700 |
| 2025 | $168.00 (-98.97%) | $936,800 (+5.83%) Land $318,900 Building $617,900 |
| 2024 | $16,385.00 (+0.31%) | $885,200 (+8.92%) Land $300,900 Building $584,300 |
| 2023 | $16,335.00 | $812,700 Land $273,500 Building $539,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · tidal / storm surge |
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 106 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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