Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 555 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,350 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.717 acres (31,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $34,900 (Jul 1975) |
| Tax Bill | $8,266 (2026) |
| APN | 26D000038 |
| Primary APN | 26D000038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,694 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,250 sqft (0.717 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 26D000038 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 555 BAY RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
555 Bay Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1975.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 555 Bay Rd was $8,266, up 10,232.5% 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 | $8,266.00 (+10,232.5%) | $488,800 (+8.91%) Land $183,300 Building $305,500 | $569,103 (-21.81%) |
| 2025 | $80.00 (-98.98%) | $448,800 (+5.65%) Land $168,200 Building $280,600 | $727,890 |
| 2024 | $7,863.00 (+5.02%) | $424,800 (+14.04%) Land $158,800 Building $266,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,487.00 | $372,500 Land $144,300 Building $228,200 |
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 555 Bay Rd.
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 555 Bay 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 | 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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