Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 487 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,833 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,430 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,225 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 14B000132 |
| Primary APN | 14B000132 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,833 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,964 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,430 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14B000132 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 MAIN ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
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 | 487 MAIN ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15198 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 487 MAIN ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2313 |
| Document Number | 12906-61 |
| Book / Page | 12906 / 61 |
| Instrument | 5033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $60.93 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 487 MAIN ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2313 |
| Document Number | 129060064 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12906/0064 |
| Name | PEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE) |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $8,225.00 (+10,181.25%) | $486,400 (+8.94%) Land $200,800 Building $285,600 | $535,685 (+9.66%) |
| 2025 | $80.00 (-98.96%) | $446,500 (+7.28%) Land $184,200 Building $262,300 | $488,490 |
| 2024 | $7,704.00 (+3.15%) | $416,200 (+12%) Land $173,800 Building $242,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,469.00 | $371,600 Land $158,000 Building $213,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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