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1290 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
About this home
Enjoy country setting, 10 -15 min. from Amherst hub & UMASS. Custom built in 1965 by Stanmar Homes & updated & improved regularly, this 3 level, 2212 SF construction is named the Mid-Century Modern Chalet. Characteristic features are rich, post & beam wood & copious windows which capture distant but distinct northwest views of Amherst College Chapel, UMASS library & Mt. Sugarloaf, as well as 2 decks & 2 enclosed porches which bring the outdoors in and vice versa. In the warmer seasons your functional living space expands for entertaining family & friends. Enjoy detached, 2 car garage. The formal entry is through the sunroom to main floor w/ open floor plan that combines spacious, cathedral ceiling LR w/ fireplace + deck, separate dining room & remodeled kitchen + encl. porch. MBR + MBath + fireplace + outside deck are on 2nd level along with 2 other bedrooms & 3/4 bath. 1st level features family room w/ fireplace, 4th bedroom, laundry & 3/4 bath. Robert Frost & M & M trails are nearby
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Sale history for 1290 Bay Rd
$173/sq ft
$176/sq ft
Tax history for 1290 Bay Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Stone/Gravel
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access,Remodeled
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Level: First
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: Main,Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
- Living Room Information
- Level: Main,Third
- Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Slider
- Family Room Information
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Remodeled
- Dining Room Information
- Level: Third
- Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floorplan,Remodeled
- Kitchen Information
- Level: Main,Third
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, First Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 3
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 8
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Foyer
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 2,212
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Post & Beam, Vertical Siding
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
- Color: gray
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck - Wood
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Screens
- Property Information
- Accessibility Features: No
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.14
- Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
- ViewYN: Has View
- View: Scenic View(s)
- Frontage Length: 178
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,771
- Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Has Cooling
- Heating: Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Rt. 116 South or South East St., left onto Bay Rd, house on left near top of Elf Hill
- UnparsedAddress: 1290 Bay Rd, Amherst MA 01002
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,584
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 1.14 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1965
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Hampshire County
- APN: 3013591
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 2
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.4mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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