161 Chestnut St

2,022 Sq. Ft.
$376 / Sq. Ft.
2,022
Sq. Ft.
$376
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare Amherst Opportunity! This legal 2-family home offers indoor–outdoor living, exceptional privacy, and unbeatable proximity to Amherst Regional Middle & High Schools. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,022 sq. ft., the main residence includes hardwood floors, great natural light, and a seamless layout connecting to a fenced backyard with in-ground pool and patio. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms and two updated baths. A fully independent legal studio apartment/ADU with private entrance,...Rare Amherst Opportunity! This legal 2-family home offers indoor–outdoor living, exceptional privacy, and unbeatable proximity to Amherst Regional Middle & High Schools. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,022 sq. ft., the main residence includes hardwood floors, great natural light, and a seamless layout connecting to a fenced backyard with in-ground pool and patio. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms and two updated baths. A fully independent legal studio apartment/ADU with private entrance, kitchenette, full bath, and dedicated parking provides outstanding flexibility—ideal for rental income, guests, or multigenerational living. Two additional non-buildable wetlands parcels offer a natural privacy buffer rarely found this close to town. An oversized garage and ample off-street parking complete the package. Minutes to Amherst Center, UMass, cafés, conservation trails, and bus routes—perfect for owner-occupants or investors alike.
  1. Listed by Albert Hajdaraj • Real Broker MA, LLC

Property Details for 161 Chestnut Street

Town
Amherst
Area
MA-Amherst
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
7.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2026 07:24 PM

Property Details for 161 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #73458613
Days on Market17
Taxes$11,527 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1949
CountyHampshire County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Real Broker MA, LLC, Albert Hajdaraj

Sold By Ashton Realty Group Inc., Stacy Ashton

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Building Information for 161 Chestnut Street

Stories4Residences2Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,750 SF

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$4,788 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,827

Property Taxes

$961

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 161 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2022.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0011D B:0000 L:0066,3008818
  • Assessments: $642,200
  • Book: 15114
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RD11
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Levels: 4
  • Cooling Units: 2
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $75,600.00
  • NOI: $75,600.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 1
  • Lease U2: Y
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $6,300.00

Property History for 161 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 8, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73458613

$760,000
Dec 3, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73458613

Dec 3, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73458613

Dec 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73458613

$765,000
Apr 22, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73190431

$681,000
Mar 15, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73190420

$710,000
Mar 6, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73190431

Mar 6, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73190420

Mar 6, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73190431

Mar 6, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73190420

Feb 21, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73190431

$710,000
Jan 22, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73190431

$750,000
Jan 22, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73190420

$750,000
Jan 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73190431

$785,000
Jan 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73190420

$785,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/08/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73458613

$760,000
12/03/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73458613

12/03/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73458613

12/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73458613

$765,000
04/22/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73190431

$681,000
03/15/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73190420

$710,000
03/06/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73190431

03/06/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73190420

03/06/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73190431

03/06/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73190420

02/21/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73190431

$710,000
01/22/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73190431

$750,000
01/22/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73190420

$750,000
01/03/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73190431

$785,000
01/03/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73190420

$785,000

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Public Records for 161 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$202,800Additions$439,400Total$642,200
Tax Record2025$11,527 ($961 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,914 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,914 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,750 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1949CountyHAMPSHIREAPNAMHE M:0011D B:0000 L:0066

Schools near 161 Chestnut Street

This home is within Amherst-Pelham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wildwood Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Amherst Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Amherst Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Real Broker MA, LLC, Albert Hajdaraj

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