Hampshire County and Amherst Town City property record for 97 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA 01002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.529 acres (23,061 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,603 (2026) |
| APN | 26D000052 |
| Primary APN | 26D000052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,304 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,061 sqft (0.529 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 26D000052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 MECHANIC ST |
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01002-3007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | AMHERST MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 820801 |
97 Mechanic St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Hampshire County and Amherst Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 MECHANIC ST, AMHERST, MA 01002-3007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 015134-141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Mechanic St was $6,603, up 10,217.2% 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 | $6,603.00 (+10,217.19%) | $390,500 (+9.02%) Land $176,400 Building $214,100 | $422,454 (-3.52%) |
| 2025 | $64.00 (-98.98%) | $358,200 (+5.82%) Land $161,900 Building $196,300 | $437,855 |
| 2024 | $6,266.00 (+4.26%) | $338,500 (+13.21%) Land $152,700 Building $185,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,010.00 | $299,000 Land $138,800 Building $160,200 |
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 97 Mechanic 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 97 Mechanic 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 | 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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