Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 34 Dennis Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.631 acres (27,493 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,500 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,582 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Jul 2021 Line of Credit |
| APN | 17C000042 |
| Primary APN | 17C000042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,842 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,493 sqft (0.631 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 17C000042 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 34 DENNIS DR |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
34 Dennis Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 DENNIS DR, AMHERST, MA 01002-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BERKSHIRE BANK |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UMASS/FIVE COLLEGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12189 / 304 |
| Transfer Doc | 012189-304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 34 DENNIS DR, AMHERST, MA 01002-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 014001-274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14001/274 |
| Instrument | 5153 |
| Name | BERKSHIRE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 34 DENNIS DR, AMHERST, MA 01002-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 014180-172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14180/172 |
| Instrument | 17058 |
| Name | UMASS/FIVE COLLEGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 34 Dennis Dr was $8,582, up 10,116.7% 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 | $8,582.00 (+10,116.67%) | $507,500 (+7.91%) Land $205,000 Building $302,500 | $494,426 (-10.25%) |
| 2025 | $84.00 (-98.95%) | $470,300 (+8.34%) Land $188,200 Building $282,100 | $550,905 |
| 2024 | $8,035.00 (+6.98%) | $434,100 (+16.16%) Land $177,600 Building $256,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,511.00 | $373,700 Land $161,600 Building $212,100 |
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 34 Dennis Dr; 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 34 Dennis Dr 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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