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68 Blue Hills Rd, Amherst, MA

Amherst · MA 01002

$608,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1640
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1945
Lot size: 0.27 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $351 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, Heat Pump, AC

About this home

In-town Classic Cape with Additions and Upgrades. Walk to UMASS, Amherst College or Center. This 3-bedrm, 2 bath home w/ 1-car garage has aesthetic trademarks of likely builder, Bill Gass. From the 1940?s onward, he created authentic reproductions of New England homes in their vintage garb: well-proportioned symmetry of rooms, oak floors & trim, finely crafted doors w/ wrought iron hardware, built-ins, fireplace w/ distinctive mantle & shutters w/ evergreen tree. In keeping with tradition, seller added 3rd bedrm w/ built-ins. Encl. 3 season sunporch w/ deck off LR overlooks east facing, expansive bkyd. Both updated bathrms retain the original tiled floors & walls (main bath). Enter thru French doors into the DR & step up to Fam Rm/now music room w/ folding wd door partition. Go thru swinging door into compact kitchen. 2 large, dormered bedrms w/ bath occupy 2nd floor. Ext. improvements enhance historic look w/ Goshen stone walkway & retaining wall along w/ flowering trees & bushes.

Neighborhood & Transit

In-town

68 Blue 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:
903 days
Listing Price:
$575,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$351
Tax Assessment:
$476,100 in 2024
Taxes:
$734 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,640 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
basement: small, finished bonus room with interior and garage access
Kitchen
Main Floor, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Double Closet, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
7
Above grade area
1640
Flooring
Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Heat, Hot Water Radiators, Heat Pump, Individual
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air
Cooling Zones
2
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
11,960 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, City View(s), Sloping
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Under, Side Entry, Storage, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway, On Street Without Permit, Deeded

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard, 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, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level, Sunken, Lighting - Overhead
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
First Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce

Listing information

Listing agent
Sally Malsch
Listing office
5 College REALTORS®
MLS PIN #
73238787
Disclosure
basement: small, finished bonus room with interior and garage access