290 Amherst Rd

1,853 Sq. Ft.
$262 / Sq. Ft.
1,853
Sq. Ft.
$262
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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. New roof(2021), new paint(2021), 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...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. New roof(2021), new paint(2021), 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.
  1. Listed by Raphael Elison • Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®
  2. Listed by Kristine Elison • Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®

Property Details for 290 Amherst Road

Town
Pelham
Area
MA-Pelham
Architectural Style
Cape, Antique
Style
Cape, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 290 Amherst Road

StatusSold
MLS #73130456
Days on Market94
Taxes$8,012 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1740
CountyHampshire County
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Building Information for 290 Amherst Road

Stories-Year Built1740Building Size-Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,460 SF

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$3,084 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,417

Property Taxes

$668

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 290 Amherst Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1853.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Pelham
  • High School: Arhs
  • Middle School: Arms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: Seasonal seepage in basement,fireplaces currently being utilized by woodstove
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:015 B:00014 L:00010,3056988
  • Assessments: $448,600
  • Block: 00014
  • Book: 14216
  • Lot: 00010
  • Map: 015
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R-LD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Irregular
  • Foundation Area: 924.0
  • Frontage: 482.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • 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 290 Amherst Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73130456

$485,000
Sep 30, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73130456

Sep 14, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73130456

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73130456

$485,000
09/30/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73130456

09/14/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73130456

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

Public Records for 290 Amherst Road

Taxable ValueLand$146,600Additions$302,000Total$448,600
Tax Record2025$7,613 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,853 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,853 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt594 SqFtStories2Lot Size152,460 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1740Year Renovated1740CountyHAMPSHIREAPNPELH M:015 B:00014 L:00010

Schools near 290 Amherst Road

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

Amherst Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Amherst Regional High School
Public9 to 12

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