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104 Shays St, Amherst, MA

Amherst · MA 01002

$575,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2444
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1800
Lot size: 3.8 Acres Lot
Price per square foot: $245 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

This unique and exceptional Antique Cape on 3.8 acres offers a stunning backyard that affords privacy, borders conservation land, has mature perennial gardens and its very own pond. One of the largest lots on Shays Street, this one-of-a-kind property is a rare find. This historic gem has town water and sewer and affords income potential. The small studio apartment located in the adjacent barn is legally permitted with separate utilities-perfect for an artist, writer or academic. The barn includes a parking space, heated workshop, and a screened-in porch. The main house welcomes you with a lovely entrance once featured on the Doors of Amherst poster. The kitchen has been modernized with high ceilings, recessed lighting, access to the exterior deck, and a lovely view of the bucolic grounds. This property is waiting for you to customize the interior. Come home to 104 Shays Street where you'll own a piece of Amherst history, enjoy peaceful tranquility, and sit beside your own Walden Pond.

Neighborhood & Transit

South Amherst

104 Shays St, Amherst · MA 01002

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1650 days
Listing Price:
$599,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$245
Tax Assessment:
$398,300 in 2021
Taxes:
$724 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
2,444 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Does not include Barn Studio apartment
Kitchen
Main Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Pocket Door, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
7
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Vinyl, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Individual
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
150 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
165,528 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Wooded, Other (See Remarks), Cleared, Gentle Slope
Exterior Features
Porch - Screened, Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Patio, Gutters, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Other (See Remarks)

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached, Barn, Side Entry, Insulated, Heated, Storage, Work Area
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame, Brick
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant, Pocket Door
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor

Listing information

Listing agent
Sue Bernier
Listing office
Jones Group REALTORS®
MLS PIN #
72895329
Disclosure
Does not include Barn Studio apartment