Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $361,100 on Aug 14, 2017
261 RIVERSIDE DR
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01062
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,108 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.
1.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$361,100 · Aug 14, 2017
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$228,000
HARBORONE MORTGAGE · R · recorded Oct 5, 2020
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$125,000
GREENFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,833 (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.$562,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$135,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$427,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$562,300
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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2017
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.05
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck
Transaction History(5)
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.
HEM
Northampton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
Jackson Street SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
District: Northampton School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 01062These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,085
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.613 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,249
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,159
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
261 Riverside Dr 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 74% of homes in Florence 01062
- Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Florence 01062
- Older than 82% of homes in Hampshire County
How it measures up in Florence 01062
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Florence 01062.
Living area2,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,595 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 74% of homes nearby
Lot size1.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger
Bigger than 78% of homes nearby
Year built1914
OlderTypical 1964Newer
Newer than 22% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Florence 01062 | Hampshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,108 ft² | 74% of homes | 71% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 1.05 ac | 78% of homes | 64% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1914 | 22% of homes | 18% of homes |
About 261 Riverside Dr
When did 261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA last sell?
261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA last sold on Aug 14, 2017 for $361,100, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA?
261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,108 square feet of living space and a 1.05-acre lot.
When was 261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA built?
261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA?
261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA is assigned to Northampton High School (high), rated A; Jackson Street School (elementary), rated B; John F. Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Northampton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA compare to other homes in Florence 01062?
Among the 3,984 homes in Florence 01062, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,108 ft² against a typical 1,595 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (1.05 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1914 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA was $7,833. The county assessed it at $562,300.
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