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$518,057$294 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $172,000 on May 25, 1995

78 FARVIEW WAY

AMHERST, MA 01002
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,760 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$518K
$468K low$568K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$172,000 · May 25, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,501 (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.$502,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$225,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$461,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$549,046

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.0.60
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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
Wildwood Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Amherst - Pelham Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

78 Farview Way 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 67% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Older 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 49% 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$518,057
CheaperTypical $524,331Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,760 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,705 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 78 Farview Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$518,05749% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29436% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,760 ft²53% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac53% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than192919% of homes22% of homes

About 78 Farview Way

How much is 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA is $518,057 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $468,442 to $567,672. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA last sell?

78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA last sold on May 25, 1995 for $172,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA?

78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,760 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA built?

78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA?

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

How does 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is worth more than 49% of them ($518,057 against a typical $524,331), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($294 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,760 ft² against a typical 1,705 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1929 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Hampshire County, it is worth more than 67% 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 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Farview Way, Amherst, MA was $8,501. The county assessed it at $502,700.

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