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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