Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 290 Northampton Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,639 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,715 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,900 (Aug 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $8,602 (2026) |
| APN | 13D000028 |
| Primary APN | 13D000028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,715 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13D000028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 290 NORTHAMPTON RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Westside Historic District listed 2000 · 45 contributing resources · NRIS 00000793 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
290 Northampton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1983.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 NORTHAMPTON RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-2514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2383 / 257 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 290 Northampton Rd was $8,602, up 10,263.9% 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 | $8,602.00 (+10,263.86%) | $508,700 (+8.88%) Land $223,300 Building $285,400 | $527,666 (-6.14%) |
| 2025 | $83.00 (-98.98%) | $467,200 (+5.85%) Land $204,900 Building $262,300 | $562,210 |
| 2024 | $8,170.00 (+4.41%) | $441,400 (+13.38%) Land $193,300 Building $248,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,825.00 | $389,300 Land $175,700 Building $213,600 |
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 290 Northampton Rd; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 3 (1989–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · other causes |
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 290 Northampton Rd 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 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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