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691 Bay RD, Amherst, MA 01002

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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,221 Sq Ft

Antique with Victorian Flare, built circa 1860, was gutted and rebuilt in the 1980's to transform it into a modern, 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath house with a one car, Carriage style garage. Sited on the corner of Bay Rd and Mechanic Street Extension, property is minutes to Atkins local market, Amherst Center & UMASS plus Amherst & Hampshire Colleges, as well as to a network of hiking trails. Also, owners are part of a small neighborhood & share private road & maintenance costs. Still, road is plowed by town & leads to trails on Mt. Holyoke Range. Goshen stone walkways lead to the entries & patio in the backyard where perennial and shrub gardens abound, a real feast for the eyes. Enjoy kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, granite counters, tile and pine floor. Living room sports wide plank, pine floors, original to house. Choice: den or master bedroom + full bath on 1st floor. 3 other bedrooms are on 2nd floor along with another renovated bath.

Listing By: mamlspin Realty.com
  • MLS# 71879610
  • Date Listed07/27/2015
  • Days on Realty 4048 Days
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.6 acres (26,000 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Hampshire
  • Year Built 1860
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,221 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $217.04

Interior Features

  • Appliances Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Cooling None
  • Heating Forced Air, Oil

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
  • Roof Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.60
  • Lot Size SQFT 26,000.00
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Wooded

Directions

691 is located on the corner of Bay Rd & Mechanic St. extension

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $5,067
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Schools near 01002

Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 01002 in Amherst, MA.

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Crocker Farm Elementary School

Public • PK - 6 • Serves this home

3.79 mi

Distance

East Meadow

Public • PK - 6

5.72 mi

Distance

Pelham Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

6.59 mi

Distance

Hadley Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

7.76 mi

Distance

Swift River Elementary School

Public • 1 - 3

7.87 mi

Distance

Cold Spring

Public • PK - KG

8.48 mi

Distance

Granby Jr Senior High School

Public • 7 - 12

5.72 mi

Distance

Amherst-pelham Regional Middle School

Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home

6.41 mi

Distance

Chestnut Hill Community School

Public • 4 - 6

7.29 mi

Distance

Hopkins Academy

Public • 7 - 12

7.39 mi

Distance

Jabish Middle School

Public • 7 - 8

8.48 mi

Distance

Michael E. Smith Middle School

Public • 5 - 8

9.19 mi

Distance

Amherst-pelham Regional High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

6.41 mi

Distance

Belchertown High School

Public • 9 - 12

8.51 mi

Distance

The Hartsbrook School

Private • PK - 12

4.97 mi

Distance

The Macduffie School

Private • 06 - 12

5.06 mi

Distance

Berkshire Hills Music Academy

Private • UG - UG

7.95 mi

Distance

Lincoln Hall Boys Hazen - Ives School

Private • 06 - 12

7.97 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 01002

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Amherst, MA area.

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in MA / 01002

Source: Walk Score

4/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

43/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 9/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 30/100.

Points of Interest near 691 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002

Frequently Asked Questions for 691 Bay Rd

Source: Realty.com

691 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002 in Amherst, MA 01002 is a single family listed at $265,000. Highlights include 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,221 sq. ft., built in 1860, 0.60 acre lot, $217 per sq. ft.. Realty.com provides sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.

Our records indicate that 691 Bay Rd was built in 1860.

The full address for this home is 691 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002.

691 Bay Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Mon July 27, 2015

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 9/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 30/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 691 Bay Rd. Crocker Farm Elementary School (Grades: PK - 6), Amherst-pelham Regional Middle School (Grades: 7 - 8), Amherst-pelham Regional High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

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