Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 966 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.975 acres (42,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $248,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,813 (2026) |
| APN | 27C000031 |
| Primary APN | 27C000031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,480 sqft (0.975 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 27C000031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 966 BAY RD |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HELEN T SANDERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
966 Bay Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 966 BAY RD, AMHERST, MA 01002-3547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10910 / 268 |
| Transfer Doc | 010910-268 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 966 Bay Rd was $6,813, up 10,222.7% 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 | $6,813.00 (+10,222.73%) | $402,900 (+8.66%) Land $184,800 Building $218,100 | $458,683 (+19.33%) |
| 2025 | $66.00 (-98.98%) | $370,800 (+5.79%) Land $169,700 Building $201,100 | $384,370 |
| 2024 | $6,488.00 (+3.69%) | $350,500 (+12.59%) Land $160,300 Building $190,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,257.00 | $311,300 Land $145,800 Building $165,500 |
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 966 Bay Rd; 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 966 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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