Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 737 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,271 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 2.66 acres (115,870 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,364 (2026) |
| APN | 26D000153 |
| Primary APN | 26D000153 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,271 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,890 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 115,870 sqft (2.66 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 26D000153 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 737 BAY RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | JANE WANISI |
| Legal Lot Number | 153 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
737 Bay Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2012.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 737 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10849 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 737 Bay Rd was $8,364, up 10,1% 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 | $8,364.00 (+10,1%) | $494,600 (+7.76%) Land $195,600 Building $299,000 | $499,378 (+16.79%) |
| 2025 | $82.00 (-98.99%) | $459,000 (+4.96%) Land $180,100 Building $278,900 | $427,595 |
| 2024 | $8,094.00 (+3.92%) | $437,300 (+12.85%) Land $170,700 Building $266,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,789.00 | $387,500 Land $156,200 Building $231,300 |
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 737 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 737 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 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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