Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 87 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.685 acres (29,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Nov 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $8,497 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| APN | 11D000244 |
| Primary APN | 11D000244 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,138 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,830 sqft (0.685 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11D000244 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-1863 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 244 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 820500 |
87 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1987.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 CHESTNUT ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1863 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3097 / 141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Property Address | 87 CHESTNUT ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-1863 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 13022-93 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 13022/93 |
| Instrument | 14235 |
| Name | UMASS/FIVE COLL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Chestnut St was $8,497, up 10,262.2% 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 | $8,497.00 (+10,262.2%) | $502,500 (+8.77%) Land $222,900 Building $279,600 | $588,307 (+10.9%) |
| 2025 | $82.00 (-98.99%) | $462,000 (+5.6%) Land $204,700 Building $257,300 | $530,480 |
| 2024 | $8,098.00 (+2.83%) | $437,500 (+11.66%) Land $193,200 Building $244,300 | |
| 2023 | $7,875.00 | $391,800 Land $175,800 Building $216,000 |
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 87 Chestnut St.
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 87 Chestnut 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 | 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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