Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 41 Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,302 sqft · built 1810 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $13,427 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Refinance Jan 2024 Sale + 3 more |
| APN | 20A000030 |
| Primary APN | 20A000030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,302 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1810 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1810 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A000030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 41 SHAYS ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
41 Shays St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE MA) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20248859 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15160 / 223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 41 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0015069-28 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15069/28 |
| Instrument | 2046 |
| Name | PEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE MA) |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 41 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Document Number | 0000021911 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 21911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 41 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 41 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Document Number | 0000021913 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 21913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 41 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 41 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Document Number | 13098-30 |
| Book / Page | 013098 / 000030 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 41 SHAYS ST AMHERST MA 010022937, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 41 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Document Number | 13098-28 |
| Book / Page | 013098 / 000028 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20567 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 41 SHAYS ST AMHERST MA 010022937, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 41 Shays St was $13,427, up 45.8% 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 | $13,427.00 (+45.82%) | $794,000 (+54.78%) Land $179,100 Building $614,900 | $768,289 (-3.37%) |
| 2025 | $9,208.00 (+3.48%) | $513,000 (+6.72%) Land $164,800 Building $348,200 | $795,055 |
| 2024 | $8,898.00 (+4.83%) | $480,700 (+13.83%) Land $155,800 Building $324,900 | |
| 2023 | $8,488.00 | $422,300 Land $142,200 Building $280,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 41 Shays St; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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 |
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 41 Shays 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 | 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 |
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