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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,885 sqft

257 Shutesbury Rd, Amherst, MA 01002

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.37 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$225/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Value added contemporary on beautifully maintained 1.37 acre lot. Spacious 2884 SF, owned solar panels, Endless Pool, nature trails close by, minutes to Amherst Center or UMass. Light-filled open plan kitchen/dining/living area with floor to ceiling windows. 2nd floor balcony overlooks living area, enhancing the spaciousness of the open plan design. French doors lead to deck overlooking back gardens, perfect for outdoor dining. In the winter, enjoy the cozy fireplace in the high-beamed living room...Value added contemporary on beautifully maintained 1.37 acre lot. Spacious 2884 SF, owned solar panels, Endless Pool, nature trails close by, minutes to Amherst Center or UMass. Light-filled open plan kitchen/dining/living area with floor to ceiling windows. 2nd floor balcony overlooks living area, enhancing the spaciousness of the open plan design. French doors lead to deck overlooking back gardens, perfect for outdoor dining. In the winter, enjoy the cozy fireplace in the high-beamed living room with indirect lighting. Open the slider to semi-enclosed porch and swim year-round in the heated Endless Pool. Or tuck yourself away in one of two downstairs studies to work or watch TV. Full wireless internet access everywhere in the house and deck. Second floor has 4 bedrooms, including large master bedroom with private deck, walk-in closet, skylight in master bath. Rooftop solar panels have provided $14,500 benefit since 2017 installation. What more could you want?
  • Listed by: Sally Malsch • 5 College REALTORS®
Listing closed: 07/09/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72802535
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Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of 5 College REALTORS®, Sally Malsch

Sold By 5 College REALTORS® Northampton, Alyx Akers

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Property Information for 257 Shutesbury Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $11,030 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Amherst
  • Area: MA-Amherst
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Garden, Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 1.37 AC / 59,630 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2885.0
  • Color: green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fort River Elem
  • High School: Amherst Reg Hs
  • Middle School: Amherst Reg Ms

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Treatment, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Balcony - Interior, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Home Office, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Indoor Pool
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Garden Area, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Pool Features: Indoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Deeded, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Deeded, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Private

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Slider,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Slider,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup
  • Room Office Level: Main

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: OFFERS 3/29,5:00 PM. NO ESCALATION CLAUSE. 3 season,screened porch houses Endless pool. 4th bedroom has extra ELBB heat. Laundry hookups in 3rd bedroom & in basement. Solar: 5 more years of SREC benefits. Possible solar farm on lot adjoining Shutesbury Rd
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0009B B:0000 L:0026,3008111
  • Assessments: $505,500
  • Book: 7246
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: res outly

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 257 Shutesbury Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72802535

$650,000—
Mar 29, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72802535

—
Mar 29, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72802535

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72802535

$650,000
03/29/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72802535

—
03/29/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72802535

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

257 Shutesbury Road

Beds

5

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,885 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,885 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

59,630 SqFt

Schools near 257 Shutesbury Road

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
Fort River 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 257 Shutesbury Road, Amherst, MA 01002
$650,000
4
2,885
59,630
$825,000
4
2,285
58,500
–
6
2,045
60,156
–
–
–
–
–
–
3
2,787
57,455
$650,000
3
2,160
60,026

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