Charming antique cape circa 1740 is one of the oldest and historically significant homes in Pelham. It was built by Captain Thomas Dick, who also built the Pelham town hall, and by 1749 he had received a county license to sell liquor and used the house as a tavern. A brand new roof, new paint, passed title 5 and new replacement windows (75% done) are just some of the highlights of this beautiful home. The house has 15 inch pine floorboards, 3 fireplaces (currently a woodstove is being used) and a sunroom with a second woodstove. Outside the property features 3.5 acres with a vegetable garden plot, perennial gardens, flowering trees, grape arbor and an inground pool. SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, TENANT ON PREMISES
- MLS# 72832697
- Date Listed05/17/2021
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths
- Lot Size 3.5 acres (152,460 sq. ft)
- Sewer Private Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Hampshire
- Year Built 1740
- Water Private
- Square Feet 1,853 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $247.71
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
- Cooling None
- Heating Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove
Exterior / Lot Features
- Exterior Rain Gutters, Storage
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 3.50
- Lot Size SQFT 152,460.00
- Lot Features Corner Lot, Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $7,945
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Schools near 01002
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Local Neighborhood Highlights for 01002
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Population & Environment
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3/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
0/100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score ®
22/100
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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: 3/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 14/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 290 Amherst Rd
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290 Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA 01002 in Pelham, MA 01002 is a single family listed at $459,000. Highlights include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,853 sq. ft., built in 1740, 3.50 acre lot, $248 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 38 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 38 photos of 290 Amherst Rd.
Our records indicate that 290 Amherst Rd was built in 1740.
The full address for this home is 290 Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA 01002.
290 Amherst Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Mon May 17, 2021
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: 3/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 14/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 290 Amherst Rd. Pelham Elementary School (Grades: PK - 6), Amherst-pelham Regional Middle School (Grades: 7 - 8), Amherst-pelham Regional High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Community Realtors
(tel: 413-461-3650)
Listing agent:
Raphael Elison
(tel: 413-687-1716)
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