Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 553 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,834 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,640 (2026) |
| APN | 14B000136 |
| Primary APN | 14B000136 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,834 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,718 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14B000136 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 MAIN ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 136 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
553 Main St, a triplex, is owned by a company.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 PRAY ST, A, AMHERST, MA 01002-2110 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 553 Main St was $10,640, up 10,130.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,640.00 (+10,130.77%) | $629,200 (+7.85%) Land $200,500 Building $428,700 |
| 2025 | $104.00 (-98.99%) | $583,400 (+5.23%) Land $183,900 Building $399,500 |
| 2024 | $10,262.00 (+5.22%) | $554,400 (+14.26%) Land $173,500 Building $380,900 |
| 2023 | $9,753.00 | $485,200 Land $157,700 Building $327,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 553 Main St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
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.
Wildfire risk around 553 Main 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 | 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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