551 West St

$540,000
Last Sold Price
1,746 Sq. Ft.
$309 / Sq. Ft.
1,746
Sq. Ft.
$309
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, this South Amherst colonial offers charm and convenience. Located just minutes from Atkins Market, local restaurants, Amherst Golf Club, and a short drive to Amherst Center and Hadley’s Rt 9 amenities. Enjoy a fenced-in backyard with fire pit and garden area, plus a 2-car garage. Inside, a remodeled kitchen features granite counters, newer stainless appliances, and a large peninsula with breakfast bar, opening to the dining room. Refinished hardwoods...Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, this South Amherst colonial offers charm and convenience. Located just minutes from Atkins Market, local restaurants, Amherst Golf Club, and a short drive to Amherst Center and Hadley’s Rt 9 amenities. Enjoy a fenced-in backyard with fire pit and garden area, plus a 2-car garage. Inside, a remodeled kitchen features granite counters, newer stainless appliances, and a large peninsula with breakfast bar, opening to the dining room. Refinished hardwoods flow through the first floor, complemented by tile in the bathroom. The spacious living room with fireplace is perfect for gatherings. Upstairs you’ll find a full bathroom, three bedrooms, all with hardwood including a generously sized primary suite with double closets. An efficient Buderus heating system with a new (2024) water heater completes this perfect package.
  1. Listed by Matthew Crowner • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 551 West Street

Town
Amherst
Area
MA-Amherst
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 08:52 AM

Property Details for 551 West Street

StatusSold
MLS #73438204
Days on Market20
Taxes$7,464 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1964
CountyHampshire County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Matthew Crowner

Sold By 5 College REALTORS® Northampton, Kim Raczka

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Building Information for 551 West Street

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,221 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,254 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,632

Property Taxes

$622

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 551 West Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1746.0
  • Color: Beige
  • 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: Per Board Of Education
  • High School: Arhs
  • Middle School: Arms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,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: Previous seasonal basement seepage believed to be mitigated - yard regraded (front and back),gutter extenders added,bulkhead sealed w hydraulic cement,chimney sealed at the seam. Mounted TVs to be removed,mounts to remain. Buyers to do their own due diligence. All dates APO.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0019D B:0000 L:0107,3011665
  • Assessments: $415,800
  • Book: 13990
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 551 West Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73438204

$540,000
Oct 6, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73438204

Oct 6, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73438204

Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438204

$525,000
Feb 24, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72710757

$352,000
Nov 22, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72710757

Nov 22, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72710757

Aug 16, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72710757

$385,000
Jul 1, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #231213459

$257,000
Jul 1, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30720861

$257,000
Jun 19, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30720861

May 13, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30720861

$269,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73438204

$540,000
10/06/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73438204

10/06/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73438204

10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438204

$525,000
02/24/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72710757

$352,000
11/22/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72710757

11/22/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72710757

08/16/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72710757

$385,000
07/01/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #231213459

$257,000
07/01/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30720861

$257,000
06/19/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30720861

05/13/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30720861

$269,000

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Public Records for 551 West Street

Taxable ValueLand$159,300Additions$256,500Total$415,800
Tax Record2025$7,464 ($622 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,746 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,746 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,221 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964CountyHAMPSHIREAPNAMHE M:0019D B:0000 L:0107

Schools near 551 West Street

This home is within Amherst-Pelham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Crocker Farm Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Amherst Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Amherst Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Amherst Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

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 William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Matthew Crowner

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