Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 38 Chapel Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,629 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Nov 2018 Transfer |
| APN | 26D000089 |
| Primary APN | 26D000089 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 46,988 sqft (1.07 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 26D000089 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 CHAPEL RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
38 Chapel Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 CHAPEL RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 014845-266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 38 CHAPEL RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3006 |
| Document Number | 014845-266 |
| Book / Page | 14845 / 266 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 CROCKER AVE, TURNERS FALLS, MA 01376-1905 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 38 CHAPEL RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3006 |
| Document Number | 13119-249 |
| Book / Page | 013119 / 000249 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 CROCKER AVE TURNERS FALLS MA 013761905, TURNERS FALLS, MA 01376-1905 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Chapel Rd was $8,629, up 10,172.6% 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 | $8,629.00 (+10,172.62%) | $510,300 (+8.64%) Land $183,500 Building $326,800 | $504,040 (+7.66%) |
| 2025 | $84.00 (-98.98%) | $469,700 (+5.46%) Land $168,400 Building $301,300 | $468,160 |
| 2024 | $8,244.00 (+4.08%) | $445,400 (+13.02%) Land $159,000 Building $286,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,921.00 | $394,100 Land $144,500 Building $249,600 |
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 38 Chapel Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38 Chapel 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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