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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $760,000 on Jan 9, 2026

161 CHESTNUT ST

AMHERST, MA 01002
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,914 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$760,000 · Jan 9, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,527 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$642,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$202,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$439,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$642,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
85
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyHampshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Amherst - Pelham Regional High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Wildwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi

District: Amherst-Pelham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01002These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,604
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.523 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,336
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,051
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

161 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Amherst 01002
  • Older than 76% of homes in Amherst 01002

How it measures up in Amherst 01002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amherst 01002.

Living area1,914 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 161 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Living areabigger than1,914 ft²60% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac27% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than194924% of homes29% of homes

About 161 Chestnut St

When did 161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA last sell?

161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA last sold on Jan 9, 2026 for $760,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA?

161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,914 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA built?

161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA?

161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA is assigned to Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle School (middle), rated B+; Amherst - Pelham Regional High School (high), rated A-; Wildwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Amherst-Pelham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,914 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1949 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA was $11,527. The county assessed it at $642,200.

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