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$592,569$252 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

56 MECHANIC ST

AMHERST, MA 01002
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,352 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.
2.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$593K
$506K low$679K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,980 (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.$649,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$195,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$453,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$601,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$674,428

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.Colonial
CountyHAMPSHIRE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.65
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(6)

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 · 2.3 mi
H
Amherst - Pelham Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi
M
Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.5 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

56 Mechanic 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 less per square foot than 88% of homes in Amherst 01002
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Amherst 01002
  • Newer than 89% 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 63% 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$592,569
CheaperTypical $524,331Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$252
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,705 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size2.65 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 56 Mechanic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$592,56963% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25212% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than2,352 ft²76% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.65 ac91% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199989% of homes86% of homes

About 56 Mechanic St

How much is 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA is $592,569 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $505,755 to $679,383. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA last sell?

56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA?

56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,352 square feet of living space and a 2.65-acre lot.

When was 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA built?

56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA?

56 Mechanic 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 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is worth more than 63% of them ($592,569 against a typical $524,331), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($252 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,352 ft² against a typical 1,705 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (2.65 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1999 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 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA was $10,980. The county assessed it at $649,300.

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