Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 471 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,978 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.702 acres (30,592 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,968 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Refinance |
| APN | 26C000140 |
| Primary APN | 26C000140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,978 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,592 sqft (0.702 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 26C000140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 471 BAY RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID GIARD |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 471 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11845 / 177 |
| Transfer Doc | 011845-177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 471 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3537 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 014790-184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14790/184 |
| Instrument | 1341 |
| Name | UMASS/FIVE COLLEGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2038 |
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 | $9,968.00 (+10,176.29%) | $589,500 (+8.92%) Land $183,200 Building $406,300 | $634,655 (+14.47%) |
| 2025 | $97.00 (-98.98%) | $541,200 (+5.83%) Land $168,100 Building $373,100 | $554,420 |
| 2024 | $9,466.00 (+5.19%) | $511,400 (+14.23%) Land $158,700 Building $352,700 | |
| 2023 | $8,999.00 | $447,700 Land $144,200 Building $303,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 38 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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