166 Summer St Amherst, MA 01002
Amherst AreaEstimated payment $2,088/month
Highlights
- Marina
- Community Stables
- Property is near a beach
- Amherst Regional Middle School Rated A-
- Medical Services
- 4-minute walk to Puffer's Pond
About This Home
Highest & Best offers due Sun. 7/19/26 @ 12PM. Minutes from UMass Amherst, this 3-4 bedroom, 1-bath home offers incredible potential for investors, owner-occupants, or university families seeking a smart long-term purchase. Having served as a rental property for several years, the home is being sold as-is, offering the perfect opportunity to renovate, personalize, or continue its use as an income-producing property. Details include a flexible floor plan: 1st-floor bedroom, laundry, and full bath; open kitchen and living room. The 2nd floor has 3 rooms: use all as bedrooms, or one as a 2nd-floor living room. Set in the sought-after Puffer's Pond neighborhood, this home is close to UMass, area colleges, conservation land, hiking trails, and all that downtown Amherst has to offer. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking to build equity, parents seeking housing for a student, or an investor searching for a property in a high-demand rental location, this home is full of opportunity.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,425
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
- Waterfront
- Level Lot
- Cleared Lot
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,196 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Ceiling Fan
- Light Fixtures
- Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Laundry in Bathroom
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- 3 Car Parking Spaces
- Shared Driveway
- Unpaved Parking
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Property is near a beach
- Deck
- Porch
Location
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Schools
- Wildwood Elm/Private Elementary School
- Amherst Regional Middle School
- Amherst Regional High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 011
- Assessor Parcel Number M:005B B:0000 L:0011,3007069
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Puffer Pond North Amherst Subdivision
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Marina
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
- Community Stables
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53 | $294,200 | $154,200 | $140,000 |
| 2024 | $5,140 | $277,700 | $145,500 | $132,200 |
| 2023 | $4,945 | $246,000 | $132,300 | $113,700 |
| 2022 | $4,684 | $220,200 | $120,200 | $100,000 |
| 2021 | $4,464 | $204,600 | $111,400 | $93,200 |
| 2020 | $4,362 | $204,600 | $111,400 | $93,200 |
| 2019 | $4,288 | $196,700 | $111,400 | $85,300 |
| 2018 | $4,158 | $196,700 | $111,400 | $85,300 |
| 2017 | $4,156 | $190,400 | $106,000 | $84,400 |
| 2016 | $4,040 | $190,400 | $106,000 | $84,400 |
| 2015 | $3,911 | $190,400 | $106,000 | $84,400 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 07/20/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/14/2026 07/14/26 | For Sale | $298,000 | -- | $249 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $163,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $3,814 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $21,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $122,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $145,400 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $16,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $58,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $16,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73549333
APN: AMHE-000005B-000000-000011
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