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471 Flat Hills Rd, Amherst, MA

Amherst · MA 01002

$555,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1799
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 2013
Lot size: 1.04 Acres Lot
Price per square foot: $328 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, Active Solar, AC

About this home

Built to suit in 2013! Sited on 1+ A private lot in N Amherst close to UMASS, this 1,799 SF Ranch w/ 1-car garage is a modern contemporary featuring low maintenance, sustainable materials, energy efficiency & single level living. The exterior cladding is thick, insulated concrete mixed w/ permanent yellow color requiring only power washing. A lg array of owned solar panels are atop an architect designed, sunroom addition. The front entry opens onto a south facing wall of windows infusing the open concept LR & DR area w/ light, adjusted by shades & augmented by indirect lighting. 1 of 3 mini-splits (M-S) heats & cools this space & the 2nd bedroom by means of a dropped ceiling. A kitchen is tucked away on the east side w/ 3/4 bath. The main bedroom w/ M-S & walk-in closet + full bath w/ laundry are west facing. An office opens onto a stunning sunroom w/ (empty) Endless Pool (see comment). Large windows on 3 sides flood the space w/ light. Indirect lighting & M-S enhance the ambiance.

Neighborhood & Transit

North Amherst

471 Flat Hills Rd, 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:
195 days
Listing Price:
$589,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$328
Tax Assessment:
$598,300 in 2026
Taxes:
$895 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,799 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Custom Built Cabinets, Pantry, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other (See Remarks)
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Lighting - Sconce, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
6
Above grade area
1799
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl / VCT
Lead paint
None

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Wall Unit, Active Solar
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System, Active Solar
Cooling Zones
3
Water
Private Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
200 Amps, Net Meter

Exterior Features

Lot Size
45,246 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Wooded, Paved Drive, Gentle Slope, Level
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch - Enclosed, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Attached, Insulated, Storage, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Deeded

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Fiber Cement Siding
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
Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Sconce, Window Seat
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Slider, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Lighting - Sconce

Listing information

Listing agent
Sally Malsch
Listing office
5 College REALTORS®
MLS PIN #
73504583
Disclosure
@25k will be escrowed for the removal of the Endless Pool & for the rebuild/repair of the decking. See attd proposal. Solar info about production & transfer is also attd. Robert Frost Trail is steps away from property. Mitsubishi Mini-split in LR/DR is new.