$561,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2024

70 Prospect St Northampton, MA 01060

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,064 Sq Ft
6,499 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$527 Per Sq Ft

28% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Northampton High School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2024

Downtown Northampton - Smith College Neighborhood. Walking distance to everything from this adorable cape. And this is in the Jackson Street School district too. Even the Mass Central Rail Trail is just a few blocks from this location. Although this house is small in its current state there are many options for expansion. Large living room with fireplace and built-in shelves too. Hardwood floors, Big kitchen with island and dining area with bay window. 2 Bedrooms on the first floor plus entire 2nd floor now unfinished space is easily converted to 2 more bedrooms plus another bath. Finished staircase to 2nd floor already in place. Full, dry, bright basement also offers the opportunity for more living space. Beautiful yard with perennial gardens. Detached garage with covered entry to house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Della Penna

The Murphys REALTORS® , Inc. Listed on: 06/18/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Shipman

5 College REALTORS® Northampton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,482

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 6,499 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned URC

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

  • 1,064 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Kitchen Island
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Jackson St Elementary School
  • Jfk Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:031B B:0101 L:0001,3719997

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Smith College Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,482

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Smith College
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 144
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 144
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 40
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen Island
  • Room Kitchen Area: 96
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 192
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Living Area: 1064
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: E21001
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 412.59
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 527.26
  • MAIN SO: AN1019
  • Insulation: Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: 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, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:031B B:0101 L:0001,3719997
  • Zoning: URC
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6499
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 333
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6482
  • Tax Book Number: 2226

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nhs
  • Elementary School: Jackson St
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jfk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2024
Closed on
Jul 10, 2024
Sold by
Johnsn Willard M Est and Sienkiewicz
Bought by
Bresnan Emma and Herreid S R
Seller's Agent
Craig Della Penna
The Murphys REALTORS® , Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Shipman
5 College REALTORS® Northampton
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$561,000
Premium/Discount to List
$122,000
27.79%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$557,054

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,946
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1981
Bought by
Johnson Willard M
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $561,000 None Available
Deed $561,000 None Available
Deed $51,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2024 07/11/24 Sold $561,000 +27.8% $527 / Sq Ft
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2024 06/18/24 For Sale $439,000 -- $413 / 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 $6,724 $482,700 $278,000 $204,700
2024 $6,482 $426,700 $278,000 $148,700
2023 $6,455 $407,500 $278,000 $129,500
2022 $6,134 $342,900 $259,800 $83,100
2021 $5,743 $330,600 $247,500 $83,100
2020 $5,554 $330,600 $247,500 $83,100
2019 $5,096 $293,400 $218,000 $75,400
2018 $4,839 $284,000 $218,000 $66,000
2017 $4,740 $284,000 $218,000 $66,000
2016 $4,589 $284,000 $218,000 $66,000
2015 $4,682 $296,300 $218,000 $78,300
2014 $4,560 $296,300 $218,000 $78,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73253588

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NHAM-000031B-000101-000001