55-57 High St

Amherst, MA 01002

$1,300,000
Price
6
Beds
2,185 Sq. Ft.
$595 / Sq. Ft.
2,185
Sq. Ft.
$595
per Sq. Ft.
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New

Description

Just 1/2 a mile from the heart of downtown Amherst, this cozy antique home blends timeless character with practical updates. Also on the lot is a two-unit rental property, reportedly moved during the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. The owner-occupied main home features many original details that exude historic charm, including hardwood floors, several built-ins, and a storybook front porch & balcony. The functional first floor layout offers an eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry, a full bathroom,...Just 1/2 a mile from the heart of downtown Amherst, this cozy antique home blends timeless character with practical updates. Also on the lot is a two-unit rental property, reportedly moved during the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. The owner-occupied main home features many original details that exude historic charm, including hardwood floors, several built-ins, and a storybook front porch & balcony. The functional first floor layout offers an eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry, a full bathroom, a dining & living room with working fireplace, a primary bedroom with walk-in closet & en-suite full bathroom, and a second bedroom, currently being used as a den. The second floor offers 4 additional bedrooms, one currently used as an office, and two of which access a balcony through French doors. The backyard duplex features two 2-bed/one bath units, one on a lease through 4/15/27 & one TAW. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle supported by rental income and affordable leased solar power.
  1. Listed by Katharine Waggoner • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 55-57 High Street

Town
Amherst
Area
MA-Amherst
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 01:38 PM

Property Details for 55-57 High Street

StatusNew
MLS #73538372
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$17,182 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyHampshire County
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Building Information for 55-57 High Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

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Property Information for 55-57 High Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, University
  • Living Area: 2185.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • 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: Amethyst Brook
  • High School: Arhs
  • Middle School: Arms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, 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: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
  • Power Production Type: B
  • Power Production Annual: 10672
  • Power Production Annual Status: B
  • Power Production Size: 9.43
  • Power Production Year Install: 2021
  • Power Production Monthly Lease Approximate: 157
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Public record states year built 1900. Per owner: #55 approximate year built 1936,#57 approximate year built 1868
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:014B B:0000 L:0089,3009710
  • Assessments: $1,016,100
  • Book: 4399
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RG10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 55-57 High Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73538370

$1,300,000—
Jun 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73538372

$1,300,000—
Jan 7, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87576964

$230,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73538370

$1,300,000
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73538372

$1,300,000
01/07/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87576964

$230,000

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

Public Records for 55-57 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$191,300Additions$669,700Total$861,000
Tax Record2024$15,937 ($1,328 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,185 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,185 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,800 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1900CountyHAMPSHIREAPNAMHE M:0014B B:0000 L:0089

Schools near 55-57 High Street

This home is within Amherst-Pelham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wildwood Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Amherst Regional High School
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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More information about 55-57 High Street, Amherst, MA 01002

55-57 High Street is a single family home for sale in Amherst, MA 01002. This listing's school districts are Amherst School District, Amherst-Pelham School District. Nearby schools include Wildwood Elementary School, Amherst Regional Middle School and Amherst Regional High School. 55-57 High Street is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 2,185 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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