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$1,017,177$324 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $905,000 on Jul 14, 2023

197 AMITY ST

AMHERST, MA 01002
5
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
3,140 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1M
$993K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$905,000 · Jul 14, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,148 (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.$899,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$331,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$568,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$899,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyHampshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(10)

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.

H
Amherst - Pelham Regional High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Wildwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.0 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

197 Amity 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.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Amherst 01002

What homes are worth in Amherst 01002

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$246K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 96% 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.

Estimated value$1,017,177
CheaperTypical $543,117Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $324Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area3,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 197 Amity St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,017,17796% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32450% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than3,140 ft²91% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac21% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192719% of homes22% of homes

About 197 Amity St

How much is 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA is $1,017,177 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $992,615 to $1,041,739. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA last sell?

197 Amity St, Amherst, MA last sold on Jul 14, 2023 for $905,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA?

197 Amity St, Amherst, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,140 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA built?

197 Amity St, Amherst, MA was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA?

197 Amity St, Amherst, MA is assigned to Amherst - Pelham Regional High School (high), rated A-; Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is worth more than 96% of them ($1,017,177 against a typical $543,117), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($324 against a typical $324), it is bigger than 91% of them (3,140 ft² against a typical 1,703 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1927 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Hampshire County, it is worth more than 98% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Amity St, Amherst, MA was $16,148. The county assessed it at $899,600.

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