979 Bay Road
Description
- Listed by: Jen Wilson Home Team • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
- Listed by: Ania Leary • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$555,000
Avg days on market
34
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Amherst, MA
9 comparable properties found
$590,000
Sold 09/11/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,887
- Square Feet
- 1.20
- Acres
$425,000
Sold 04/23/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,196
- Square Feet
- 1.19
- Acres
$565,000
Sold 06/29/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,666
- Square Feet
- 0.79
- Acres
$565,000
Sold 07/01/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,583
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$441,000
Sold 09/04/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,773
- Square Feet
- 1.27
- Acres
$645,500
Sold 08/26/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,728
- Square Feet
- 0.72
- Acres
$555,000
Sold 12/16/24
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,790
- Square Feet
- 0.92
- Acres
Location
Sold By Nexthome Elite Realty, Thomas Despard
$3,428 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$2,749
$678
$0
1Property Information for 979 Bay Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $8,141 / year
- MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
- County: Hampshire County
- Town: Amherst
- Area: MA-Amherst
- Architectural Style: Cape
- Style: Cape
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
- Year Built: 1860
- Lot Size: 1.98 AC / 86,249 SF
General Details
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, University
- Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
- Living Area: 1944.0
- SqFt with Basement: No
- Property Attached: No
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Waterfront: No
- Water View: No
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Grade School: Per Board Of Ed
Features
- Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
- 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: No
- Fireplaces: 0
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Laundry Features: Second Floor
- SpaYN: No
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable
- Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Porch
- Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
- Other Structures: Barn/Stable
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
- Roof Material: Shingle
- View: Scenic View(s)
- View: Yes
- Attached Garage: No
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Parking: Detached, Barn, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached, Barn, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Cooling: None
- Cooling: No
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Pellet Stove
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: Private Sewerage
- Water: Public
Room Information
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
- Bedroom2 Level: Second
- Bedroom3 Level: Second
- Bedroom4 Level: Second
- Bathroom1 Level: First
- Bathroom2 Level: Second
- Dining Room Level: First
- Family Room Level: First
- Kitchen Level: First
- Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
- 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: Solar Panels are owned and installed in 2022 and will transfer to the new owners. Roof replaced in 2022(APO). Most windows have been replaced. Former in-ground pool has been filled in years ago.
- Tax ID: 3013547
- Assessments: $405,000
- Block: 0000
- Book: 14383
- Lot: 0008
- Map: 0030A
- Tax Year: 2023
- Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
- Beds Total: 4
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Cooling Zones: 0
- Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
- Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
- Other Agent Compensation: 1.0
Property History for 979 Bay Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | Sold MLS PIN #73180902 | $515,000 | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #73180902 | — | |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Contingent MLS PIN #73180902 | — | |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Price Change MLS PIN #73180902 | $524,900 | — |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Price Change MLS PIN #73180902 | $539,900 | — |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73180902 | $559,000 | — |
| Apr 20, 2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #218631942 | $303,500 | — |
| Apr 20, 2007 | Sold MLS PIN #70483408 | $303,500 | — |
| Apr 13, 2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #218076140 | $125,000 | — |
| Feb 2, 2007 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #70483408 | — | |
| Feb 2, 2007 | Contingent MLS PIN #70483408 | — | |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70483408 | $329,900 | — |
| Oct 25, 2006 | Expired MLS PIN #70373641 | $349,900 | — |
| Oct 16, 2006 | Canceled MLS PIN #70473985 | $109,900 | — |
| Oct 12, 2006 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70473985 | $109,900 | — |
| Apr 25, 2006 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70373641 | $397,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2024 | Sold MLS PIN #73180902 | $515,000 |
| 04/03/2024 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #73180902 | — |
| 03/20/2024 | Contingent MLS PIN #73180902 | — |
| 03/18/2024 | Price Change MLS PIN #73180902 | $524,900 |
| 12/28/2023 | Price Change MLS PIN #73180902 | $539,900 |
| 11/16/2023 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73180902 | $559,000 |
| 04/20/2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #218631942 | $303,500 |
| 04/20/2007 | Sold MLS PIN #70483408 | $303,500 |
| 04/13/2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #218076140 | $125,000 |
| 02/02/2007 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #70483408 | — |
| 02/02/2007 | Contingent MLS PIN #70483408 | — |
| 10/31/2006 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70483408 | $329,900 |
| 10/25/2006 | Expired MLS PIN #70373641 | $349,900 |
| 10/16/2006 | Canceled MLS PIN #70473985 | $109,900 |
| 10/12/2006 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70473985 | $109,900 |
| 04/25/2006 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70373641 | $397,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
979 Bay Road
Beds
3Baths
2Total Finished SqFt
1,944 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,944 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
86,249 SqFtSchools near 979 Bay Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Crocker Farm Elementary School PublicPK 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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 979 Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002 | $515,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,944 | 86,249 |
$360,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,000 | 88,938 | |
$267,000 | 4 | 3 | 4,000 | 87,120 | |
$230,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,100 | 20,240 | |
$284,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,507 | 27,893 | |
$230,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,014 | 135,471 | |
$181,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,522 | 30,942 | |
$248,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,500 | 42,480 | |
$275,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,955 | 209,000 | |
$180,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,000 | 59,677 | |
$355,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,228 | 57,939 | |
$262,750 | 4 | 2 | 1,559 | 26,243 | |
– | – | 3 | 1,664 | 25,243 | |
– | – | 3 | 2,304 | 196,020 | |
$145,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,099 | 43,550 | |
– | 4 | 1 | 1,524 | 26,952 |
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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals, Jen Wilson Home Team; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals, Ania Leary
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