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48 Railroad St Amherst — Photo 1 of 39

$575,000

48 Railroad St, Amherst, MA 01002

Amherst, MA 01002

Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,207

Style

Single Family

Built

1900

Adorable 1900 farmhouse in town, on deadend street, large .86 acre lot with undeniable potential. 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath. original wood trim, leaded glass window and fir floors, built in cabinet in living room, good sized kitchen with a 5x7 pantry and dining space. 2022 New 4 zone, gas tankless hot water/boiler system. with outbuilding/bungalow, potential for an ADU.

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$476/sqft

Local Avg (Amherst)$331/sqft

44% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Amherst, MA.

Financials

Original Price$575,000

Annual Taxes$7,031

Parking

Garage0

Off-Street2

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

FlooringWood, Vinyl / VCT

BasementFull, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingSteam, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame

RoofShingle, Metal

FoundationStone

ZoningRG

Property & Lot

Acres0.86

SqFt Lot37,600

Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Tankless Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • Laundromat

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second

Bedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 2

First

Bathroom 1

Main,First

Living RoomKitchenMaster Bedroom

Living Room

Lvl Main,First

12.666666666 x 13.166666666

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen

Lvl Main,First

13.166666666 x 17.5

Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Pantry

Master Bedroom

Lvl Main,First

12.25 x 14.416666666

Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 2

Lvl Second

10.083333333 x 13.166666666

Bedroom 3

Lvl Second

17 x 12.25

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom 1

Lvl First

8.166666666 x 12.083333333

Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom 2

Lvl Second

10 x 9.583333333

Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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: 604 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,207 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 37,600 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.

Full Amherst, MA market report ZIP 01002 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Raphael Elison

Listing Office: Brick & Mortar

MLS® Number: 73567696