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229 Amity St, Amherst, MA

Amherst · MA 01002

$715,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1673
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1963
Lot size: 0.7 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $433 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Walking distance to downtown Amherst as well as Amherst College and Umass, this beautifully appointed Cape will not disappoint. Nestled on a sunny .7 acre lot with fenced in back yard - the location sings with the beauty of perennial gardens, flowering bushes and stunning katsora trees. Sporting an architecturally appealing triple arched front porch - the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or afternoon tea! A sizable entry offers a lovely place to greet guests. The spacious living room sports a wood burning fireplace with built-ins, a warm and inviting heart of the home. The dining room, adorned with two corner cabinets is ideal for entertaining. The kitchen is large with pantry closet and a door to the rear yard where a lovely herb garden would be ideal. There are 3 bedrooms, one is presently used as a library/office, and 2 baths. Amenities are many and include hardwood floors throughout, built-ins, 2 car attached garage and more. Second story expansion a possibility.

Neighborhood & Transit

229 Amity 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:
967 days
Listing Price:
$725,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$433
Tax Assessment:
$592,300 in 2023
Taxes:
$992 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,673 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Second floor expansion possible.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Exterior Access, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Full Bathroom, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
6
Above grade area
1673
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
30,690 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Gutters

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Attached, Storage, Work Area, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Wood
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, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
First Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level

Listing information

Listing agent
Jacqui Zuzgo
Listing office
5 College REALTORS®
MLS PIN #
73211353
Disclosure
Exterior of home needs painting.
Disclosure
Second floor expansion possible.