$385,000
SOLD SEP 11, 2024
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,308 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$294 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Amherst Regional Middle School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of September 2024

Welcome to 260 Grantwood Drive! This architecturally interesting, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with a den and office has it all: its prime location makes trips to downtown and UMass Amherst a breeze, the well equipped kitchen has a dishwasher and garbage disposal, the natural-light filled great room with a skylight leads out to a secluded three season porch, an attached carport, and a large lot with an abundance of trees and yard space! This house was once owned by famous author Stephen Oates, making it a novelty for historians and scholars. Don't miss out on this gem. Schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Beadle

James Beadle Listed on: 07/16/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Moreno

Winder Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,226

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,308 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Wildwood Elementary School
  • ARMS Middle School
  • ARHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 263
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3007775

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,226

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Den, Office, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Skylight, Flooring - Laminate, Deck - Exterior, Slider
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Partial, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
  • Living Area: 1308
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN8502
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 309.63
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 294.34
  • MAIN SO: AN6405

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3007775
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Level, Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20023
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0155
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7225.51
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: 2403
  • Tax Lot: 263
  • Tax Map Number: 6C

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Arhs
  • Elementary School: Wildwood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Arms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2024
Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Salomon Stuart P and Salomon Manjula B
Bought by
Wang Liang
Seller's Agent
James Beadle
James Beadle
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Moreno
Winder Realty, LLC
List Price
$405,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.94%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$455,041

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,041
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.94%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$198,769
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$234,458

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1983
Bought by
Salomon Stuart P and Salomon Manjual B
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $385,000 None Available
Deed $385,000 None Available
Deed $69,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $120,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $68,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2024 09/11/24 Sold $385,000 -4.9% $294 / Sq Ft
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2024 07/17/24 For Sale $405,000 -- $310 / 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 $73 $404,000 $187,200 $216,800
2024 $7,069 $381,900 $176,600 $205,300
2023 $6,796 $338,100 $160,600 $177,500
2022 $6,598 $310,200 $146,000 $164,200
2021 $6,273 $287,500 $135,200 $152,300
2020 $6,130 $287,500 $135,200 $152,300
2019 $5,971 $273,900 $135,200 $138,700
2018 $5,790 $273,900 $135,200 $138,700
2017 $5,578 $255,500 $128,800 $126,700
2016 $5,422 $255,500 $128,800 $126,700
2015 $5,248 $255,500 $128,800 $126,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73265535

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: AMHE-000006C-000000-000263