Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 615 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,695 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (80,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $248,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,668 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Refinance |
| APN | 26D000040 |
| Primary APN | 26D000040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,695 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,332 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 80,005 sqft (1.83 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 26D000040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 615 BAY RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 615 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12156 / 111 |
| Transfer Doc | 12385-180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 615 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3542 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 13267-255 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13267/255 |
| Instrument | 8229 |
| Name | GREENFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
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 | $8,668.00 (+10,219.05%) | $512,600 (+8.51%) Land $199,300 Building $313,300 | $470,101 (-2.9%) |
| 2025 | $84.00 (-98.99%) | $472,400 (+5.54%) Land $182,900 Building $289,500 | $484,120 |
| 2024 | $8,285.00 (+4.29%) | $447,600 (+13.26%) Land $172,700 Building $274,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,944.00 | $395,200 Land $157,100 Building $238,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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