Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 839 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,804 sqft · built 1787 |
| Lot Size | 0.807 acres (35,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,691 (2026) |
| APN | 27C000001 |
| Primary APN | 27C000001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,804 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1787 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1787 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,150 sqft (0.807 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 27C000001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 839 BAY RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NANTUCKET TOWN & COUNTRY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
839 Bay Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2013.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11223 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 839 Bay Rd was $10,691, up 10,179.8% 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 | $10,691.00 (+10,179.81%) | $632,200 (+8.64%) Land $183,800 Building $448,400 | $551,621 (+16.69%) |
| 2025 | $104.00 (-98.98%) | $581,900 (+5.7%) Land $168,700 Building $413,200 | $472,720 |
| 2024 | $10,190.00 (+5.51%) | $550,500 (+14.57%) Land $159,300 Building $391,200 | |
| 2023 | $9,658.00 | $480,500 Land $144,800 Building $335,700 |
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 839 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 839 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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