Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 8 Alyssum Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.984 acres (42,842 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,927 (2026) |
| APN | 21D000012 |
| Primary APN | 21D000012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,284 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,842 sqft (0.984 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 21D000012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 ALYSSUM DR |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 820700 |
8 Alyssum Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 ALYSSUM DR, AMHERST, MA 01002-3425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200616693 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8765 / 232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Alyssum Dr was $11,927, up 10,181.9% 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 | $11,927.00 (+10,181.9%) | $705,300 (+8.88%) Land $238,700 Building $466,600 | $692,513 (+10.75%) |
| 2025 | $116.00 (-98.98%) | $647,800 (+5.61%) Land $219,300 Building $428,500 | $625,290 |
| 2024 | $11,354.00 (+7.14%) | $613,400 (+16.35%) Land $207,100 Building $406,300 | |
| 2023 | $10,597.00 | $527,200 Land $188,300 Building $338,900 |
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 8 Alyssum Dr; 4 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 | 4 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 8 Alyssum Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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