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Westhampton Town Hall in Westhampton, Massachusetts.

Living in Westhampton, Massachusetts

Westhampton is a Hampshire County hill town settled in 1762 and incorporated in 1778, about 9 miles west of Northampton on Massachusetts Route 66, the town's only state highway. It is one of eight towns in Massachusetts where the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Hampshire Regional High School, serving five hill towns, is located here.

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Westhampton at a glance

Westhampton's zip code

Westhampton uses a single ZIP code, 01027.

Westhampton villages and zip codes
AreaZip codeWhere it is
Westhampton center01027The town center along Route 66 and South Road, where Town Hall, the library and Hampshire Regional High School are located.

Things to do in Westhampton, MA

Start with Brewer Brook Forest and Westhampton Public Library.

  1. Brewer Brook Forest

    A nearly 1,000-acre conservation project spanning Westhampton, Williamsburg, Chesterfield and Northampton, begun in 2016 by the Hilltown Land Trust, Kestrel Land Trust, the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game and the town. It connects two large blocks of protected land and has an established trail network, with hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing allowed on much of the property.

    FreeYear-round

    Westhampton, MA

  2. Westhampton Public Library

    The town's public library on North Road.

    Free

    1 North Rd, Westhampton, MA 01027

A little history

Westhampton was settled beginning in 1762 and incorporated on September 29, 1778; its first town meeting was held on November 19, 1778, when the Reverend Enoch Hale, brother of Nathan Hale, was chosen as the town's first minister.

Westhampton is one of eight Massachusetts towns where the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited by local vote.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Westhampton

Westhampton's hilltown terrain includes the Brewer Brook Forest conservation land, part of a nearly 1,000-acre protected corridor connecting large blocks of undeveloped land across four towns.

  • Brewer Brook ForestConservation land with an established and expanding trail network, open for hiking, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing.

Walkability and getting around Westhampton

Westhampton's town center is a small cluster of civic buildings along Route 66 and South Road; the town is rural hill-town terrain built for driving.

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Drive times

  • Northampton, about 9 miles

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

Westhampton has no fixed-route public transit and no train station; Massachusetts Route 66 is the town's only state highway, running east to Northampton and west to Huntington.

Westhampton property taxes

Westhampton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $20.35 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $2,035 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $7,149, on an average assessed value of $351,302.

Westhampton's FY2026 tax rates

$20.35per $1,000, residential

  • Residential$20.35 per $1,000
  • Average single-family assessed value$351,302
  • Average single-family tax bill$7,149
  • Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value

Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.

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How the residential rate has changed

Fiscal yearResidential rate
FY2022$20.49
FY2023$20.13
FY2024$20.69
FY2025$20.79
FY2026$20.35

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Buying a home in Westhampton

What we check on a Westhampton purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, well & septic, no alcohol sales, fire inspection.

MassHousing

First-time buyer programs

MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Hampshire County. We check them with you before you shop.

MassHousing home loans
Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

The Conservation Commission reviews work near wetlands, ponds and streams in town; no major river floodplain was identified for Westhampton in the sources checked. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Westhampton
Before closing

Smoke and CO certificate

Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Westhampton Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 413-529-7181 to schedule.

Westhampton Fire Department page
Well & septic

Septic and well permits go through the Foothills Health District

Westhampton's Board of Health is served by the Foothills Health District, which permits and inspects septic systems and private water wells for the town. No town water or sewer department was found, so most properties likely rely on private wells and septic.

No alcohol sales

Westhampton is a dry town

Westhampton is one of eight Massachusetts towns that prohibit the retail sale of alcoholic beverages within town limits, by local vote.

Fire inspection

A fire department inspection is required before selling

The Westhampton Fire Department requires an inspection when building, renovating or selling a house; requests should include the closing date to schedule in time.

Request an inspection

All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.

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Moving to Westhampton: utilities, trash and town hall

Who to call in Westhampton.

Westhampton Transfer Station

58 Hathaway Rd, Westhampton, MA 01027 Wednesday 6-8 PM, Saturday 9 AM-3 PM

Transfer station details

Town Hall offices and contacts

Westhampton Town Hall is at 1 South Rd, Westhampton, MA 01027. Main line: 413-527-0463.

Westhampton, MA FAQ: taxes and town services

What is the property tax rate in Westhampton, MA?

Westhampton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $20.35 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.

How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Westhampton?

Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $8,140 a year at $20.35 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.

Does Westhampton have a split tax rate?

No. Westhampton uses a single rate of $20.35 per $1,000 for all property classes.

What is the average single-family tax bill in Westhampton?

The average single-family tax bill in Westhampton was $7,149 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $351,302.

What county is Westhampton, MA in?

Westhampton is in Hampshire County.

What is Westhampton's ZIP code?

Westhampton uses a single ZIP code, 01027.

Can you buy alcohol in Westhampton?

No. Westhampton is one of eight Massachusetts towns where the retail sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

How far is Westhampton from Northampton?

About 9 miles east via Massachusetts Route 66.

What school district serves Westhampton?

Hampshire Regional School District. Westhampton Elementary School is in town, and Hampshire Regional High School (grades 7-12) serves Westhampton, Southampton, Williamsburg, Goshen and Chesterfield.

Towns near Westhampton

Neighbors of Westhampton, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.

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