Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 55 Cottage St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,610 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $126 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 11D000047 |
| Primary APN | 11D000047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,610 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,121 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11D000047 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 COTTAGE ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 COTTAGE ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6263 / 75 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 55 COTTAGE ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 13989-45 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13989/45 |
| Instrument | 4256 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK, THE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126.00 (-98.95%) | $706,200 (+9.35%) Land $201,800 Building $504,400 |
| 2024 | $11,954.00 (+4.69%) | $645,800 (+13.68%) Land $190,300 Building $455,500 |
| 2023 | $11,419.00 | $568,100 Land $173,000 Building $395,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 241 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
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