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Property Details
- Property Address 279 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
- County Hampshire
- Parcel ID AMHE M:0020A B:0000 L:0055
- Legal description LOT:55 DIST:8 CITY/MUNI/TWP:AMHERST
- School district Amherst-Pelham School District
- Acreage 0.53
- Property class Single Family Residence
- Zoning Subscribe
- Square footage 1,112
- Year built 1955
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 1
About the Property
279 West St is a single family residence in the city of Amherst, MA 01002. Located in the Amherst-Pelham School District, which resides in Hampshire County, MA and built in 1955. This Single Family Residence sits on a 23,200 sq ft lot and features 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,112 sq ft of living space.
The most recent property tax for 279 West St was $6,004 with an estimated market value range of $383,280 to $415,220. This property was last sold on June 30, 2021 for $290,000.
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Legal
- LOT:55 DIST:8 CITY/MUNI/TWP:AMHERST
- Classification SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
- County HAMPSHIRE
- FIPS 25015
- Civil Division AMHERST TOWN
- Census 250158208.013003
- Parcel ID AMHE M:0020A B:0000 L:0055
- Neighborhood N/A
- Tract 0
- Secondary School District Amherst School District
- Primary School District Amherst-Pelham School District
Ownership
Land
- Acres 0.53
- Square Feet 23,200
Building
- Units N/A
- Year Built 1955
- Effective Year Built N/A
- Stories 1
- # Fireplaces N/A
- Garage/Carport N/A
Utilities
- Cooling N/A
- Heating Hot Water
Interior
- Square Footage
- Living Area 1,112
- Total Rooms 6
- Bedrooms 4
- Total Bathrooms 1
- Full Bathrooms 1
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Start Free TrialAmherst Residential Market Stats
Median Sale Price
$495,500
-12.7% YoY
Median Price/sq ft.
$253
Hampshire County Median Sale Price
$495,500
-12.7% YoY
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Taxes and Assessments for 279 West St, Amherst
| Tax Year | Taxes | Tax Assesed Value | Exemptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,004 (+2.6%) | $334,500 (+5.8%) | |
| 2024 | $5,851 (+4.1%) | $316,100 (+13%) | |
| 2023 | $5,622 (+5.2%) | $279,700 (+11.3%) | |
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Sales History for 279 West St, Amherst
The most recent sale on 279 West St took place on Jun 30, 2021 and recorded on Jun 30, 2021 for $290,000.
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| Sale Date | Recorded Date | Buyer(s) | Seller(s) | Price | Document ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Recently Sold Comparables
These are nearby recently sold properties that are similar to this property, base on available data.
| Address | Distance | SqFt | Sale Date | Price | $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 AQUA VITAE RD | 4.81 mi | 924 | 08/25/2025 | $257,000 | $278 |
| 36 RAILROAD ST | 2 mi | 977 | 08/15/2025 | $270,000 | $276 |
| 21 SUNRISE AVE | 2.04 mi | 1,183 | 07/31/2025 | $465,000 | $393 |
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Nearby Cities
- 1. Hadley
- 2. Amherst
- 3. Hatfield
- 4. Northampton
- 5. Granby
- 6. South Hadley
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