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144 West Street Amherst — Photo 1 of 20

144 West Street Amherst — Photo 1 of 20

$479,000

144 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002

Amherst, MA 01002 — South Amherst

Beds

4

Baths

2

SqFt

2,198

Style

Single Family

Built

1950

This 1950 Cape in South Amherst is nicely situated up on a small knoll. The first floor has nice oak floors with a fireplace in the big living room. The dining room also with hardwood floors opens to a large, screened in porch off the back of the house. There are 2 big bedrooms with a full bath downstairs both have hardwood floors and there are 2 more bedrooms, a second bath and a small office on the 2nd floor. The breezeway connects the house to the garage. There is a large backyard with room for a garden and the kids to play. Conveniently located to the center of town and colleges. The furnace and roof have been replaced within the year.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$218/sqft
Local Avg (Amherst)$341/sqft
36% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 22 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Amherst, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$479,000
Annual Taxes$9,112

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms7
Fireplaces1
FlooringVinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
BasementFull, Sump Pump, Concrete

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningRN-20

Property & Lot

Acres0.94
SqFt Lot40,765
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping

Amenities & Appliances

Electric Water Heater • Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Sidewalks

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
OfficeBedroom 3Bedroom 4
First
Living RoomKitchenMaster BedroomBedroom 2Bathroom 1Bathroom 2
Living Room
Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen
Lvl First
Office
Lvl Second
Master Bedroom
Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 2
Lvl First
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second
Bedroom 4
Lvl Second
Bathroom 1
Lvl First

Bathroom - Full

Bathroom 2
Lvl First

Bathroom - Full

Population

26,370

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$71K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

53.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Hampshire County

384 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+45% vs the prior 12 months) — 272 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,198 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 40,765 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Kathleen Borawski

Listing Office: Borawski Real Estate

MLS® Number: 73565529

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