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78 Forbes Ave, Northampton, MA

Northampton · MA 01060

$652,000
Price
3
Beds
1
Baths
1162
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1952
Lot size: 5,985 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $452 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Welcome to 78 Forbes Avenue; a truly special home in a coveted neighborhood-ideally located near Smith College, vibrant downtown Northampton, Florence Center & approx. 10 min. to Easthampton. Enjoy easy access to Childs Park, the scenic Mill River Greenway Trail & I-91-all just minutes away. After many years of thoughtful care, the time has come for a new owner to take over. This 3-bedroom mid-century ranch offers timeless charm, effortless flow & exceptional potential. A gracious living room anchors the home, complemented by nicely sized bedrooms & a full bath showcasing beautifully preserved original tile. The dining room connects seamlessly to the kitchen & extends into a sun-filled 3 season room overlooking a lovely, manageable yard - an inviting setting for both quiet mornings and relaxed gatherings. Thoughtful updates include a newer roof (2018), new doors & windows (2019). A two-car garage and full basement further enhance this property's appeal. Open 5/14 4:30-6 and 5/16 11-1.

Neighborhood & Transit

78 Forbes Ave, Northampton · MA 01060

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:
176 days
Listing Price:
$524,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$452
Tax Assessment:
$504,000 in 2026
Taxes:
$574 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,162 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
6
Above grade area
1162
Flooring
Vinyl, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Individual
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size
5,985 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed, Gutters, Screens

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Vinyl
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, Exterior Access
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Open Floor Plan
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level
First Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Kathryn Daly
Listing office
River Flows Realty LLC
MLS PIN #
73516577
Disclosure
APO Windows, doors 2019; Roof and gutters 2018; Well-maintained & gently used Buderus heating system. Lovely Berissa Custom Window Shades to remain. Workbench in basement to remain. All appliances to remain. See listing agent regarding other personal property items and staging items will not remain