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968 BAY RD

AMHERST, MA 01002
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
2,484 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.
2.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,226 (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.$569,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$176,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$393,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$524,600

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.20 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyHampshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(14)

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 · 2.8 mi
H
Amherst - Pelham Regional High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
M
Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.9 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

968 Bay Rd 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 82% of homes in Hampshire County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Amherst 01002
  • Newer than 66% 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 area2,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,709 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size2.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 968 Bay Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmherst 01002Hampshire County
Living areabigger than2,484 ft²79% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.05 ac88% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than197666% of homes62% of homes

About 968 Bay Rd

How big is 968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA?

968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2,484 square feet of living space and a 2.05-acre lot.

When was 968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA built?

968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA?

968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA is assigned to Crocker Farm Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA compare to other homes in Amherst 01002?

Among the 6,302 homes in Amherst 01002, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,484 ft² against a typical 1,709 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (2.05 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1976 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 968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 968 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA was $10,226. The county assessed it at $569,700.

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