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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $133,000 on May 31, 2000

8 WESTERN AVE

NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,575 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.
1,377 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$133,000 · May 31, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,672 (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.$407,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$223,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$350,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHampshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Northampton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Jackson Street SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Northampton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01060These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,151
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,325 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,788
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,545
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

8 Western Ave 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 85% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Among the smallest lots in Northampton 01060
  • Older than 84% of homes in Hampshire County

How it measures up in Northampton 01060

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Northampton 01060.

Living area2,575 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,694 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size1,377 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1912Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 8 Western Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthampton 01060Hampshire County
Living areabigger than2,575 ft²80% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,377 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190047% of homes16% of homes

About 8 Western Ave

When did 8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA last sell?

8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA last sold on May 31, 2000 for $133,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA?

8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,575 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA built?

8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA?

8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA is assigned to Northampton High School (high), rated A-; Jackson Street School (elementary), rated B; John F. Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Northampton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA compare to other homes in Northampton 01060?

Among the 4,125 homes in Northampton 01060, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,575 ft² against a typical 1,694 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,377 ft² against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1900 against a typical 1912). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Western Ave, Northampton, MA was $5,672. The county assessed it at $407,200.

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