NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 Pelham Rd Amherst, MA 01002

Estimated Value: $477,000 - $541,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,527 Sq Ft
$329/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 01, 2021

Last sale price $425,000 $278 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,615/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Amherst Regional Middle School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2021

On the corner of Pelham Rd and Ward St next to the Amethyst Brook and Robert Frost Trail, this property provides the best of Western Mass living:  cozy, well-lit indoors, 2 decks and 4 developed gardens plots on nearly half an acre lot. Close to town, UMass, and Amherst College. Sunny, open kitchen offers counter space for all your cooking and entertainment needs, plus plenty of cabinets. Dining room looks out across the second deck and expansive backyard.  Oak floors throughout the house. Fireplace with a wood stove insert compliments the living room with its adjacent private office space with built-in shelving. First floor master bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath nearby. Upstairs is a sitting area, 2 bedrms each with mini-split HVAC units, and a full bath.  Basement includes laundry, storage, and a finished room. Ample parking and detached garage easily parks 5 cars. Great location! On the bus route. Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Hogan

Brick & Mortar Listed on: 06/04/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

The Neilsen Team

Neilsen Realty LLC

Neilsen Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,657

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,527 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Fort River Elementary School
  • Amherst Middle School
  • Amherst High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3010164

Community Details

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,657

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Other, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Home Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Room Dining Room Features: Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Balcony / Deck
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Living Area: 1527
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN5472
  • MAIN SO: M95273

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Wood
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, University

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3010164
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20908.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 21012

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6657.28

MLS Schools

  • High School: Amherst Hs
  • Elementary School: Fort River
  • Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Ms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Sep 1, 2021
Sold by
Bay John H and Bay Maile M
Bought by
Fiterau-Brostean Madalina and Romulus-Minea Marius
Seller's Agent
Kate Hogan
Brick & Mortar
Buyer's Agent
The Neilsen Team
Neilsen Realty LLC
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
6.28%
Current Estimated Value
$502,457

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,457
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.89%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Outstanding Balance
$308,913
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$193,544

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2015
Closed on
Jul 15, 2015
Sold by
Gano Gretchen L and Gano Steve E
Bought by
Bay John H and Bay Maile M
Seller's Agent
Kate Hogan
Brick & Mortar
Buyer's Agent
B. J. Pessia
Keller Williams Realty North Central
List Price
$296,000
Sold Price
$289,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%
Original Mortgage
$231,200
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2011
Sold by
Cairn Susan L and Cairn Richard D
Bought by
Gano Gretchen L and Gano Steve E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,600
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2006
Sold by
Story Ronald D
Bought by
Cairn Richard D and Cairn Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fiterau-Brostean Madalina $425,000 None Available
Bay John H $289,000 --
Gano Gretchen L $282,000 --
Cairn Richard D $317,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fiterau-Brostean Madalina $340,000
Previous Owner Bay John H $231,200
Previous Owner Gano Gretchen L $225,600
Previous Owner Cairn Richard D $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Sold $425,000 +6.3% $278 / Sq Ft
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2021 06/03/21 For Sale $399,900 +38.4% $262 / Sq Ft
07/16/2015 07/16/15 Sold $289,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2015 05/28/15 Off Market $289,000 -- --
05/01/2015 05/01/15 For Sale $296,000 -- $194 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $77 $429,800 $187,300 $242,500
2024 $8,389 $453,200 $176,700 $276,500
2023 $8,018 $398,900 $160,700 $238,200
2022 $6,998 $329,000 $146,100 $182,900
2021 $6,657 $305,100 $135,300 $169,800
2020 $6,505 $305,100 $135,300 $169,800
2019 $6,331 $290,400 $135,300 $155,100
2018 $6,139 $290,400 $135,300 $155,100
2017 $5,824 $266,800 $128,900 $137,900
2016 $5,661 $266,800 $128,900 $137,900
2015 $5,472 $266,400 $128,900 $137,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72843442

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: AMHE-000015B-000000-000031