Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 539 Pulpit Hill Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 1.64 acres (71,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,291 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer |
| APN | 3C000098 |
| Primary APN | 3C000098 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,358 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 71,818 sqft (1.64 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3C000098 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 PULPIT HILL RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1095 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Subdivision | DENISON H JONES |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 820300 |
539 Pulpit Hill Rd, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2012.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 714, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01061-0714 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20121 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10987 / 204 |
| Transfer Doc | 12942-71 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 539 PULPIT HILL RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-1095 |
| Document Number | 12942-71 |
| Book / Page | 012942 / 000071 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 84 BANCROFT RD NORTHAMPTON MA 010602111, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060-2111 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 539 Pulpit Hill Rd was $8,291, up 10,135.8% 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 | $8,291.00 (+10,135.8%) | $490,300 (+8.5%) Land $189,000 Building $301,300 | $625,862 |
| 2025 | $81.00 (-98.95%) | $451,900 (+8.73%) Land $173,900 Building $278,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,693.00 (+3.16%) | $415,600 (+12.02%) Land $164,500 Building $251,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,457.00 | $371,000 Land $150,000 Building $221,000 |
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 539 Pulpit Hill Rd; 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 539 Pulpit Hill 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 | 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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