NOT LISTED FOR SALE

979 Bay Rd Amherst, MA 01002

Estimated Value: $449,000 - $581,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 07, 2024

Last sale price $515,000 $265 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,451/month

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Barn or Stable
  • Scenic Views
  • Amherst Regional Middle School Rated A-
  • Medical Services
  • 1.98 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2024

Expect to be impressed with this very well maintained Cape style home situated on a beautiful 1.98 acre lot surrounded by conservation land and abuts the Holyoke Range State Park. This UPDATED HOME features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 upgraded bathrooms. The living room with beamed wood ceiling, opens up to a stylish kitchen with large island. The first floor has hard-wood flooring / carpet and pellet stove. Several windows and doors have been replaced. Has cost-saving Solar Panels. Kitchen appliances and washer/dryer to remain. The landscaped property boasts a variety of perennials and flowering trees. You will discover miles of hiking trails from the backyard! Showings are deferred until the Open House Sunday January 21 from 11-12:30

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Wilson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals Listed on: 11/16/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals

Co-Listed By

Ania Leary

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Despard

Nexthome Elite Realty

Nexthome Elite Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,141

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 1.98 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,944 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Scenic Vista Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Farming

  • Barn or Stable

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3013547

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,141

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1944
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN7274
  • MAIN SO: AN5708
  • Insulation: Fiberglass, Blown In, Cellulose - Sprayed

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Barn, Paved Drive, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Pellet Stove
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • 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, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3013547
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.98
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 86249
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8141
  • Tax Block: 0000
  • Tax Lot: 0008

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board Of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2021
Sold by
Arroyo Ivon
Bought by
Lisle Randolph T
Current Estimated Value
$522,028

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$170,879
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$351,149

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2007
Sold by
Smith David N and Smith Phyllis H
Bought by
Arroyo Ivon M and Lisle Randolph T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2007
Sold by
Smith David N and Smith Phyllis H
Bought by
Amherst Town Of

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2007
Sold by
Long Mountain Rt and Smith David N
Bought by
Smith David N and Smith Phyllis H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
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
Lisle Randolph T -- None Available
Lisle Randolph T -- None Available
Arroyo Ivon M $303,500 --
Amherst Town Of $125,000 --
Smith David N -- --
Arroyo Ivon M $303,500 --
Amherst Town Of $125,000 --
Smith David N -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lisle Randolph T $200,000
Closed Lisle Randolph T $200,000
Previous Owner Smith David N $152,000
Previous Owner Arroyo Ivon M $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Sold $515,000 -1.9% $265 / Sq Ft
03/20/2024 03/20/24 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2024 03/18/24 Price Changed $524,900 -2.8% $270 / Sq Ft
12/28/2023 12/28/23 Price Changed $539,900 -3.4% $278 / Sq Ft
11/16/2023 11/16/23 For Sale $559,000 -- $288 / 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 $8,422 $469,200 $175,900 $293,300
2024 $8,489 $458,600 $166,500 $292,100
2023 $8,141 $405,000 $152,000 $253,000
2022 $7,904 $371,600 $137,900 $233,700
2021 $7,556 $346,300 $128,200 $218,100
2020 $7,383 $346,300 $128,200 $218,100
2019 $7,170 $328,900 $128,200 $200,700
2018 $6,953 $328,900 $128,200 $200,700
2017 $6,545 $299,800 $122,300 $177,500
2016 $6,362 $299,800 $122,300 $177,500
2015 $6,158 $299,800 $122,300 $177,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73180902

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: AMHE-000030A-000000-000008