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$595,595$326 / 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 93How 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 $440,000 on Jun 23, 2017

288 SHAYS ST

AMHERST, MA 01002
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,828 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.
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
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

$596K
$551K low$640K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$440,000 · Jun 23, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,195 (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.$602,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$229,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$373,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$532,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$647,576

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.1.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Fort River Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.1 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

288 Shays 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 79% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Has a bigger lot 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
$240K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 64% 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$595,595
CheaperTypical $524,331Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$326
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,828 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,705 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 288 Shays St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$595,59564% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32658% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,828 ft²57% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac81% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than196642% of homes47% of homes

About 288 Shays St

How much is 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA is $595,595 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $551,374 to $639,816. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA last sell?

288 Shays St, Amherst, MA last sold on Jun 23, 2017 for $440,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA?

288 Shays St, Amherst, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,828 square feet of living space and a 1.30-acre lot.

When was 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA built?

288 Shays St, Amherst, MA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA?

288 Shays St, Amherst, MA is assigned to Fort River 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 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is worth more than 64% of them ($595,595 against a typical $524,331), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($326 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,828 ft² against a typical 1,705 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1966 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Hampshire County, it is worth more than 79% 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 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Shays St, Amherst, MA was $10,195. The county assessed it at $602,900.

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