Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 51 Middle St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.826 acres (36,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,650 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $10,597 (2026) |
| APN | 23B000001 |
| Primary APN | 23B000001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,472 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,000 sqft (0.826 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 23B000001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 MIDDLE ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
51 Middle St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1997.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 MIDDLE ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-3009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5056 / 263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Middle St was $10,597, up 10,188.3% 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 | $10,597.00 (+10,188.35%) | $626,700 (+8.88%) Land $237,700 Building $389,000 | $641,002 (+1.76%) |
| 2025 | $103.00 (-98.98%) | $575,600 (+5.61%) Land $218,300 Building $357,300 | $629,945 |
| 2024 | $10,088.00 (+3.22%) | $545,000 (+12.09%) Land $206,100 Building $338,900 | |
| 2023 | $9,773.00 | $486,200 Land $187,300 Building $298,900 |
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 51 Middle St.
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 51 Middle 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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