Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 559 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,062 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.417 acres (18,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $58 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 19D000106 |
| Primary APN | 19D000106 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,590 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,150 sqft (0.417 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 19D000106 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 559 WEST ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 106 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 WINCH ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-3810 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12946 / 257 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 559 WEST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-3322 |
| Document Number | 12946-257 |
| Book / Page | 12946 / 257 |
| Instrument | 8247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $45.83 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 559 WEST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-3322 |
| Document Number | 129460261 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12946/0261 |
| Name | PEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE) |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58.00 (-98.98%) | $324,000 (+5.74%) Land $158,500 Building $165,500 | $404,035 |
| 2024 | $5,671.00 (+3.85%) | $306,400 (+12.77%) Land $149,500 Building $156,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,461.00 | $271,700 Land $135,900 Building $135,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 143 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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