$805,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

53 Iduna Ln Amherst, MA 01002

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,963 Sq Ft
1.68 Acres

Recently Sold

$272 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • 1.68 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Amherst Regional Middle School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of August 2025

Spectacular views! On one of Amherst’s most desirable streets with a private, elevated setting abutting conservation land, this spacious ranch-style rambler is close to the Norwottuck Rail Trail for walking/biking, & just minutes from the town center, UMass, & the colleges. The large tiled foyer opens to the LR, w/ built-in bookshelves, scenic views, & sliders out to the patio. The DR, primary bdrm, screened porch, & an office with built-ins & a fireplace also look toward the Holyoke Range. While the home is ready for updates, the layout is generous & well-designed. The large kitchen includes a dining area, & there are 4 total bedrooms—including one at the far end of the house with nearby full bath, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. The primary bedroom has its own ensuite bath and a walk-in closet; the remaining bedrooms are spacious and share the third full bath. Large basement w/ plenty of room for storage. New septic system being installed in July.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Simpson

5 College REALTORS® Northampton Listed on: 06/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacqueline Zuzgo

5 College REALTORS®

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,477

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 1.68 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,963 Sq Ft Home
  • Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
  • Picture Window
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Range
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Fort River Elementary School
  • ARMS Middle School
  • ARHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0024B B:0000 L:0053,3012962

Community Details

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,477

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
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Slider
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2963
  • Living Area: 2963
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN1019
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 271.68
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 271.68
  • MAIN SO: AN1019
  • Insulation: Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0024B B:0000 L:0053,3012962
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.68
  • Lot Size Area: 1.68
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 73398
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 31

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14477
  • Tax Book Number: 11873

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Arhs
  • Elementary School: Fort River
  • Middle Or Junior School: Arms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Frank M Gatti Ret and Gatti
Bought by
John D Barry T D and John Barry
Seller's Agent
Rachel Simpson
5 College REALTORS® Northampton
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Zuzgo
5 College REALTORS®
List Price
$805,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.68%
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Outstanding Balance
$304,733
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$506,068

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2015
Sold by
Gatti Frank M
Bought by
Frank M Gatti Ret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2003
Sold by
Gatti Frank M
Bought by
Amherst Town Of

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1994
Sold by
Reed Nathaniel and Reid Dabney F
Bought by
Gatti Frank M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
8.65%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $805,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $805,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $425,000 --
Deed $425,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $305,000 New Conventional
Closed $305,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $265,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $805,000 0.0% $272 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $805,000 -- $272 / 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 $14,477 $806,500 $223,600 $582,900
2024 $14,132 $763,500 $211,400 $552,100
2023 $13,447 $669,000 $192,600 $476,400
2022 $13,113 $616,500 $182,500 $434,000
2021 $12,477 $571,800 $169,400 $402,400
2020 $12,191 $571,800 $169,400 $402,400
2019 $11,678 $535,700 $169,400 $366,300
2018 $11,375 $538,100 $169,400 $368,700
2017 $10,959 $502,000 $161,500 $340,500
2016 $10,652 $502,000 $161,500 $340,500
2015 $10,311 $502,000 $161,500 $340,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73398076

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: AMHE-000024B-000000-000053