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Last sold for $900,000 on Jun 18, 2021

797 MAIN ST

AMHERST, MA 01002
9
Beds
1
Baths
4,752 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1830
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.$900,000 · Jun 18, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$129 (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.$720,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$244,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$475,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyHAMPSHIRE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.68
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Amherst - Pelham Regional High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 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%

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How this home compares

797 Main 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Amherst 01002
  • Older than 98% 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 area4,752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1830
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 797 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Living areabigger than4,752 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac58% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than18302% of homes2% of homes

About 797 Main St

When did 797 Main St, Amherst, MA last sell?

797 Main St, Amherst, MA last sold on Jun 18, 2021 for $900,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 797 Main St, Amherst, MA?

797 Main St, Amherst, MA has 9 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 4,752 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 797 Main St, Amherst, MA built?

797 Main St, Amherst, MA was built in 1830, making it 196 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 797 Main St, Amherst, MA?

797 Main St, Amherst, MA is assigned to Fort River Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Amherst - Pelham Regional High School (high), rated A-; 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 797 Main St, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,752 ft² against a typical 1,701 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1830 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 797 Main St, Amherst, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 797 Main St, Amherst, MA was $129. The county assessed it at $720,400.

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