NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 West St Amherst, MA 01002

Estimated Value: $376,000 - $456,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,412 Sq Ft
$290/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2021

Last sale price $290,000 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,168/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Amherst Regional Middle School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2021

Alert, first time home buyers and investors! 4 bedroom, 1 bath ranch is conveniently located on the PVTA bus route, right across from Crocker Farm Elementary School, just minutes north to Amherst Center/Amherst College/UMASS or south to So. Amherst Village Center/Hampshire College/Atkins Country Market. AND just step out your door to walk on the Robert Frost Conservation Trail abutting the property, or enjoy a backyard patio and more space for outdoor activities. Owner has made plethora of improvements: new roof & gutters; updated bathroom; new stainless steel refrigerator & stove in spacious, eat-in kitchen; refinished oak floors on main level; new electrical panel & hardwired smoke/CO detectors; exterior painted, etc. Currently disconnected woodstove will be left for new owners. Great rental history: $2,200 monthly. Lease through mid-August.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Malsch

5 College REALTORS® Listed on: 01/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Rivard

Brick & Mortar

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,961

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned res neighb

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,412 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Crocker Farm Elementary School
  • Amherst Reg Middle School
  • Amherst Reg High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 110 Volts
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0020A B:0000 L:0055,3011808

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,961

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1412
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN1019
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 222.73
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 205.38
  • MAIN SO: AN5472

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0020A B:0000 L:0055,3011808
  • Zoning: res neighb
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23086.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 23200
  • PAGE: 266

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4961
  • Tax Book Number: 8711

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Amherst Reg Hs
  • Elementary School: Crocker Farm
  • Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Reg Ms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2021
Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Leitl Matthew K and Hughes Jennifer B
Bought by
Graham-Black Tomas
Seller's Agent
Sally Malsch
5 College REALTORS®
Buyer's Agent
Judy Rivard
Brick & Mortar
List Price
$314,500
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-7.79%
Current Estimated Value
$409,177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,177
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$208,689
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$200,488

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2006
Sold by
Rahmati Massoud
Bought by
Leitl Matthew K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Fearon Deborah R
Bought by
Rahmati Massoud and Rahmati Talat

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,400
Interest Rate
7.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1990
Sold by
Jillson Frederick F
Bought by
Fearon Deborah Robson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
10.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Graham-Black Tomas $290,000 None Available
Leitl Matthew K $240,000 --
Rahmati Massoud $118,000 --
Fearon Deborah Robson $112,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Graham-Black Tomas $230,000
Previous Owner Leitl Matthew K $192,000
Previous Owner Fearon Deborah Robson $100,900
Previous Owner Fearon Deborah Robson $94,400
Previous Owner Fearon Deborah Robson $65,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Sold $290,000 -7.8% $205 / Sq Ft
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2021 01/19/21 For Sale $314,500 -- $223 / 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 $60 $334,500 $159,500 $175,000
2024 $5,851 $316,100 $150,500 $165,600
2023 $5,622 $279,700 $136,900 $142,800
2022 $5,345 $251,300 $124,500 $126,800
2021 $5,078 $232,700 $115,300 $117,400
2020 $4,961 $232,700 $115,300 $117,400
2019 $4,840 $222,000 $115,300 $106,700
2018 $4,693 $222,000 $115,300 $106,700
2017 $4,493 $205,800 $109,900 $95,900
2016 $4,367 $205,800 $109,900 $95,900
2015 $4,227 $205,800 $109,900 $95,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72776154

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: AMHE-000020A-000000-000055