Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 76 Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,484 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,500 (Feb 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $12,588 (2026) |
| APN | 20A000019 |
| Primary APN | 20A000019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,998 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20A000019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 76 SHAYS ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-2937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
76 Shays St is held in a trust since February 1985.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SHAYS ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-2937 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 | Feb 19, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2536 / 210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 76 Shays St was $12,588, up 10,134.1% 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 | $12,588.00 (+10,134.15%) | $744,400 (+7.92%) Land $178,600 Building $565,800 | $770,069 (+13.32%) |
| 2025 | $123.00 (-98.98%) | $689,800 (+5.52%) Land $164,300 Building $525,500 | $679,535 |
| 2024 | $12,100.00 (+8.15%) | $653,700 (+17.45%) Land $155,300 Building $498,400 | |
| 2023 | $11,188.00 | $556,600 Land $141,700 Building $414,900 |
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 76 Shays St; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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.
Wildfire risk around 76 Shays 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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