Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 853 E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,183 (2026) |
| APN | 5D000071 |
| Primary APN | 5D000071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,744 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,077 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,080 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5D000071 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 E PLEASANT ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 820300 |
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 E PLEASANT ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,183.00 (+10,258.23%) | $483,900 (+8.89%) Land $201,800 Building $282,100 | $519,870 (+22.84%) |
| 2025 | $79.00 (-98.98%) | $444,400 (+5.86%) Land $185,100 Building $259,300 | $423,225 |
| 2024 | $7,770.00 (+4.51%) | $419,800 (+13.49%) Land $174,600 Building $245,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,435.00 | $369,900 Land $158,700 Building $211,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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