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242 Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA

Amherst · MA 01002

$1,150,000
Price
8
Beds
3.5
Baths
4003
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1905
Lot size: 0.7 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $300 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, Oil, Window AC

About this home

Standing on a sweeping landscape in the heart of downtown Amherst, this magnificent home blends timeless vintage character with refined modern luxury. Exquisite original details?newly refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully tiled fireplace with carved mantle, a grand staircase, stained glass windows, wainscoting, and an expansive front porch?exude historic charm. Freshly painted inside and out, the house also features a fully reimagined chef?s kitchen with all new luxury Thermador appliances. The spacious layout includes 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the second floor, perfect for large households or hosting guests. The third floor offers 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a sitting room/den, creating a private, primary suite, ideal for comfort and entertainment. A detached studio is the ideal space for work or relaxation. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just down the street from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, restaurants, farmers? market, cinema, and library.

Neighborhood & Transit

242 Lincoln Ave, 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:
496 days
Listing Price:
$1,200,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$300
Tax Assessment:
$1,140,000 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,705 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,003 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
room count provided by the seller
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Window Seat, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Instant Hot Water, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
13
Above grade area
4003
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Other (See Remarks)
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Heat Pump, Oil, Individual, Wall Unit
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size
30,490 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Fenced/Enclosed, Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Porch, Deck, Patio, Balcony, Gutters, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard
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, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Lighting - Pendant, Pocket Door
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Pendant, Window Seat
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window Seat
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead

Listing information

Listing agent
Miriam Sirota
Listing office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
MLS PIN #
73375387
Disclosure
Lead paint form must accompany all offers. Second deposit must be depositlink or bank/certified check. No escalation clauses. By request of the seller, no personal letters.
Disclosure
room count provided by the seller