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$443,834$399 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $290,000 on Jun 30, 2021

279 WEST ST

AMHERST, MA 01002
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,112 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$444K
$406K low$481K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Jun 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,170 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$364,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$173,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$334,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$426,819

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.101 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Ranch
CountyHAMPSHIRE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.

E
Crocker Farm Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi
H
Amherst - Pelham Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 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

279 West 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 less than 70% of homes in Amherst 01002
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Amherst 01002
  • Older than 72% 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.

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$250K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 30% 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$443,834
CheaperTypical $529,457Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$399
CheaperTypical $315Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.58 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 279 West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$443,83430% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39988% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,112 ft²16% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac46% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195528% of homes37% of homes

About 279 West St

How much is 279 West St, Amherst, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 West St, Amherst, MA is $443,834 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $406,331 to $481,337. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 West St, Amherst, MA last sell?

279 West St, Amherst, MA last sold on Jun 30, 2021 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 West St, Amherst, MA?

279 West St, Amherst, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,112 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 279 West St, Amherst, MA built?

279 West St, Amherst, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 West St, Amherst, MA?

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

How does 279 West St, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is worth more than 30% of them ($443,834 against a typical $529,457), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($399 against a typical $315), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,112 ft² against a typical 1,703 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.58 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1955 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Hampshire County, it is worth more than 51% 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 279 West St, Amherst, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 West St, Amherst, MA was $6,170. The county assessed it at $364,900.

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