Last Sold Price
3 beds2,024 sqft$175/sqft
263 Gulf Rd, Belchertown, MA 01007

Description

Not available for sale since 1972, this lovely post and beam home is sited next to the Scarboro Brook on a scenic stretch of Gulf Road. This unique home could not be built today in this location and is an unusual find so close to downtown Amherst and local conveniences. Quietly sited on 3.8 acres there are exposed beams, wood floors, living room with cathedral ceilings and cozy fireplace, built-in library shelving, sun-room, updated kitchen (2015), outdoor sauna, and a beautiful wall of windows that...Not available for sale since 1972, this lovely post and beam home is sited next to the Scarboro Brook on a scenic stretch of Gulf Road. This unique home could not be built today in this location and is an unusual find so close to downtown Amherst and local conveniences. Quietly sited on 3.8 acres there are exposed beams, wood floors, living room with cathedral ceilings and cozy fireplace, built-in library shelving, sun-room, updated kitchen (2015), outdoor sauna, and a beautiful wall of windows that brings the outside in. The oversized 2-car garage has pull-down stairs with storage above. The septic system was completely redesigned and updated in 2013 and the owner has installed a new well, upgraded the electrical service, and meticulously maintained the home over the years. This property will appeal to writers, artists, and those who want to live close to nature -- it's a rare find in today's market. Call today to schedule a showing and be embraced by all this property has to offer.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/13/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kathleen Z. Zeamer • Jones Group REALTORS®

Property Details for 263 Gulf Road

Status
MLS #
72467099
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$4,044 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1947
Town
Belchertown
Area
MA-Belchertown
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Jones Group REALTORS®, Kathleen Z. Zeamer

Sold By Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®, Brad Spry

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Building Information for 263 Gulf Road

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size3.79 AC / 165,092 SF

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$2,136 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,799

Property Taxes

$337

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 263 Gulf Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2024.0
  • Color: Red
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Swift River
  • High School: Bhs
  • Middle School: Chestnut Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Slider, Ceiling - Beamed, Sun Room, Library
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Stream, Other (See Remarks)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: Property consists of two contiguous parcels (2.79 acres and 1 acre). Sauna "as is." Showings deferred until the Open House on Sunday,March 24th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3858554
  • Assessments: $222,300
  • Book: 6553
  • Lot: 4
  • Map: 206
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: RR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Frontage: 387.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 263 Gulf Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 13, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72467099

$354,000
May 10, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644635162

$354,000
Mar 26, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72467099

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72467099

$354,000
05/10/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644635162

$354,000
03/26/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72467099

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Public Records for 263 Gulf Road

Taxable ValueLand$89,600Additions$279,900Total$369,500
Tax Record2025$5,361 ($447 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,964 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,964 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt202 SqFtStories2Lot Size121,532 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1947CountyHAMPSHIREAPNBELC M:206 L:4

Schools near 263 Gulf Road

This home is within Belchertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Swift River Elementary School
Public1 to 3

Chestnut Hill Community School
Public4 to 6

Jabish Middle School
Public7 to 8

Belchertown 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 263 Gulf Road, Belchertown, MA 01007
$354,000
3
2,024
165,092
$168,500
3
1,349
139,915
$230,000
3
1,232
46,609
130,288
$220,000
3
1,485
50,530
$535,000
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3,168
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Listing Courtesy of Jones Group REALTORS®, Kathleen Z. Zeamer

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