Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 68 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $384,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $9,279 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| APN | 26D000108 |
| Primary APN | 26D000108 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,584 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,249 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 26D000108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 MECHANIC ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3069 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
68 Mechanic St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 MECHANIC ST, WARE, MA 01082-1526 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200713140 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9147 / 10 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 015070-330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 68 MECHANIC ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-3069 |
| Document Number | 015070-330 |
| Book / Page | 15070 / 330 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6 MECHANIC ST, WARE, MA 01082-1526 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Mechanic St was $9,279, up 9,877.4% 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 | $9,279.00 (+9,877.42%) | $548,700 (+5.89%) Land $183,400 Building $365,300 | $575,654 (-8.81%) |
| 2025 | $93.00 (-98.97%) | $518,200 (+5.86%) Land $168,300 Building $349,900 | $631,275 |
| 2024 | $9,061.00 (+5.03%) | $489,500 (+14.05%) Land $158,900 Building $330,600 | |
| 2023 | $8,627.00 | $429,200 Land $144,400 Building $284,800 |
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 68 Mechanic St.
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 68 Mechanic 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 | 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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