738 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002 Property Records

Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 738 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,670 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size0.204 acres (8,889 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$575,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$10,249 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN15A000095

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15A000095
Alternative APN
  • AMHE M:0015A B:0000 L:0095

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,670 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,068 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area8,889 sqft (0.204 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number15A000095
Street Address738 MAIN ST
CityAMHERST
StateMA
Zip01002-2413
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Lot Number95
JurisdictionAMHERST MA
Township / Civil DivisionAMHERST TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract820500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East Village Historic District
listed 1986 · 37 contributing resources · NRIS 86001408

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address36 JEREMY DR, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-9507
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 20, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
PEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE MA)
Jul 29, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
PEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE MA)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202310801
Deed Book / Page14913 / 78
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionAMHERST MA
Recording DateJul 20, 2023
Property Address738 MAIN ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2413
Document Number0014913-78
Book / Page14913 / 78
Instrument DateJul 20, 2023
Instrument10801
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address36 JEREMY DR, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-9507

Mortgage

Document Number0000010802
DateJul 20, 2023
Instrument10802
Lender
NamePEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE MA)
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionAMHERST MA
Recording DateJul 29, 2021
Property Address738 MAIN ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2413
Document Number014204-102
Book / Page14204 / 102
Instrument DateJul 29, 2021
Instrument18713
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17 HALLOCK ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2008

Mortgage

Document Number0000018714
DateJul 29, 2021
Instrument18714
Lender
NamePEOPLESBANK (HOLYOKE MA)
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
MunicipalityAmherst Town City
CountyHampshire County
Elementary School DistrictAmherst School District (PK - 06)
Secondary School DistrictAmherst-Pelham School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,249.00 (+10,252.53%)$606,100 (+8.83%) Land $198,500 Building $407,600$668,088
2025$99.00 (-98.95%)$556,900 (+9.37%) Land $182,100 Building $374,800
2024$9,425.00 (+4.85%)$509,200 (+13.86%) Land $171,700 Building $337,500
2023$8,989.00$447,200 Land $156,100 Building $291,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAMHERST DPW WATER DIVISION
serves 39,263 people · EPA ID MA1008000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead8 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2024
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
GoNetspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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