For Sale
41 Cottage St, Amherst, MA
Amherst · MA 01002
- $699,000
- Price
- 3
- Beds
- 2.5
- Baths
- 2496
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1900
Lot size:
0.29 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$280 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces · 5 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Electric, AC
About this home
Ideally located in the heart of Amherst, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial with 2 car detached garage offers easy access to Amherst College, UMass Amherst, shopping, dining, and entertainment. The property abuts Amherst Regional High School. The first floor features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile flooring. A full bathroom with a washer and dryer adds everyday convenience. The living room, dining room, and family room flow seamlessly together, creating an inviting layout that's perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The stunning family room, added in 1988, is the centerpiece of the home. It features beautiful hardwood flooring, a dramatic vaulted, wood-plank cathedral ceiling with skylights, a cozy fireplace, a bay window that fills the room with natural light, elegant French doors, and two exterior doors leading to the rear Trex deck, creating a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living. The second floor offers three bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring, and a full bathroom. Bedroom #2 features a charming interior balcony overlooking the family room, adding architectural interest and an open, airy feel. The full basement includes a half bathroom, a bulkhead for convenient exterior access, and a channel drain installed in 2025 for added peace of mind. A beautiful front porch welcomes you to this charming Colonial, while the spacious rear Trex deck overlooks the open school fields, offering a peaceful outdoor retreat for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the surrounding views. Combining classic colonial charm with thoughtful updates, unique architectural details, and generous living spaces, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Amherst living.
Neighborhood & Transit
41 Cottage 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:
- 88 days
- Listing Price:
- $699,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $280
- Tax Assessment:
- $598,400 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $843 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,496 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Family Room addition built in 1988
- Kitchen
- Stone Countertops, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 7
- Above grade area
- 2496
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 3
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System
- Cooling Zones
- 5
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 100 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 12,700 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Cleared, Level
- Exterior Features
- Deck - Composite, Porch, Gutters, Screens
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- 5 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
- 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
- Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level
- Dining room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
- Family room features
- Fireplace, Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan
- Bedroom 2 features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Washer Hookup
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Half
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Burke Group
- Listing office
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
- MLS PIN #
- 73561050
- Disclosure
- One bedroom does not have a mini split. One of the realtors is related to the seller.
- Disclosure
- Family Room addition built in 1988
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