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$645,278$283 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Aug 11, 1999

42 COTTAGE ST

AMHERST, MA 01002
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,284 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$645K
$547K low$743K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Aug 11, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,865 (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.$549,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$202,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$347,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$519,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHampshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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 · 0.3 mi
M
Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Wildwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 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

42 Cottage 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 86% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Amherst 01002
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Older than 92% 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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$240K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 72% 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$645,278
CheaperTypical $523,686Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$283
CheaperTypical $316Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area2,284 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 42 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$645,27872% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28327% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,284 ft²73% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac22% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than18908% of homes8% of homes

About 42 Cottage St

How much is 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA is $645,278 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $547,338 to $743,218. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA last sell?

42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA last sold on Aug 11, 1999 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA?

42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,284 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA built?

42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA?

42 Cottage 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 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is worth more than 72% of them ($645,278 against a typical $523,686), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($283 against a typical $316), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,284 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1890 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Hampshire County, it is worth more than 86% 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 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Cottage St, Amherst, MA was $9,865. The county assessed it at $549,600.

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