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Home Massachusetts Amherst Homes for Sale

257 Main Street Amherst, MA 01002

39 Days on Boston Pads
Price Reduced $112,000
42 Photos
$1,988,000
10 Beds
10 Baths
4743 SQFT
0.88 Acre
HOA: N/A
257 Main Street
Amherst, MA 01002

Property Description

Second Chance to own a piece of Amherst History. This Victorian home located across the street from the historic Emily Dickinson Homestead. Steeped in history and lovingly restored this home has many original details. Currently run as a Bed & Breakfast, however, would be an incredible HOME. Gracious front foyer to greet guests. Grand living room and large dining room both sporting fireplaces allow gracious entertaining. Original butler's pantry connects dining room with kitchen. Cooks kitchen with six burner gas stove, counter bar, quartz countertops and pantry with two washers & dryers. First floor has two bedrooms suites that could be converted into shared living areas. Second floor sports six bedrooms and all but one have en suite baths Top floor, former maid's quarters, has two bedrooms, sitting room, a full bath with tub & large attic storage area. Home has central A/C, and natural gas heat. Come live in the grandeur of yesteryear with todays modern conveniences.

Property Overview

Property Details click or tap to expand

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X12
  • Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Gas Stove, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Pendant, Peninsula, Washer Hookup
  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Other (See Remarks), Range, Refrigerator, Vent Hood, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 20X14
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 10
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X16
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14X15
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 19X15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Fireplace, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 18
  • Living Room Dimensions: 24X17
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Garage Access, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Unfinished Basement, Walk Out

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 9
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First Floor

Amenities

  • House of Worship
  • Other (See Remarks)
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Central Heat, Electric, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Radiators, Steam, Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps, Circuit Breakers, Common, Other (See Remarks), Underground
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Side Entry, Storage, Under
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Improved Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 8

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 4743
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Other (See Remarks)
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1878
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Floating Home, Low-Rise, Victorian
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Brick, Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Rubber, Shingle, Slate
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Corner, Level, Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Other (See Remarks), Patio, Porch, Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Storage Shed, Varies per Unit
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint.

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73221231
  • Last Updated: 05/12/24
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

Property History click or tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
05/12/2024Active$1,988,000$419MLSPIN
05/08/2024Back on Market$1,988,000$419MLSPIN
04/29/2024Contingent$1,988,000$419MLSPIN
04/17/2024Active$1,988,000$419MLSPIN
04/13/2024Price Change$1,988,000$419MLSPIN
04/12/2024Active$2,100,000$443MLSPIN
04/10/2024New$2,100,000$443MLSPIN
04/08/2024Price Change$2,100,000$443MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Seller's Representative: Nancy Hamel, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2
Facilitator Compensation: 2
Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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MLS PIN data last updated at 2024-05-12 03:05:00