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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $60,000 on Jan 2, 2001

55 S PROSPECT ST

AMHERST, MA 01002
9
Beds
3
Baths
3,186 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
17
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.$60,000 · Jan 2, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,788 (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.$601,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$203,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$397,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$568,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyHampshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Crocker Farm Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

55 S Prospect 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Amherst 01002
  • Older than 82% 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 area3,186 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,711 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 55 S Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Living areabigger than3,186 ft²92% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac31% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than192018% of homes20% of homes

About 55 S Prospect St

When did 55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA last sell?

55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA last sold on Jan 2, 2001 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA?

55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA has 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,186 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA built?

55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA?

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

How does 55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is bigger than 92% of them (3,186 ft² against a typical 1,711 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1920 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 55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA was $10,788. The county assessed it at $601,000.

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