Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 299 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,344 (2026) |
| APN | 20A000061 |
| Primary APN | 20A000061 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A000061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 299 WEST ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
299 West St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 S VALLEY RD, PELHAM, MA 01002-9716 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11843 / 130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 299 West St was $7,344, up 10,243.7% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,344.00 (+10,243.66%) | $434,300 (+8.9%) Land $173,500 Building $260,800 | $513,227 (+7.77%) |
| 2025 | $71.00 (-98.98%) | $398,800 (+5.84%) Land $159,200 Building $239,600 | $476,235 |
| 2024 | $6,975.00 (+4.56%) | $376,800 (+13.53%) Land $150,200 Building $226,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,671.00 | $331,900 Land $136,600 Building $195,300 |
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 299 West St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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.
Wildfire risk around 299 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 | 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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