Extraordinary architecturally significant townhouse in the heart of downtown Amherst, just blocks from restaurants, cinema, coffee shops, UMASS, & Amherst College. This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the desirable Kuhn Riddle designed 5-unit Marsh House Condominium (built in 2007) offers a rare blend of historic charm & modern convenience. Enjoy multiple living areas w/ recessed lighting, a stunning kitchen featuring granite countertops & stainless-steel appliances which is open to the family room. Dramatic vaulted ceilings & a wall of windows enhance the main bedroom. Multiple outdoor spaces include 3 covered balconies, a roof deck, & welcoming front porch. Relax along Goshen stone walkways & lush gardens spaces. Additional highlights include abundant storage, 2 garage spaces, finished bonus room/office, unfinished lower level room and potential for elevator installation. Easy, low-maintenance living in a truly one-of-a-kind property just steps from the center of it all!
TownhomeProperty Type
2007Year Built
1.06 acresLot Size
$374Price/Sq.Ft.
$695/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Burke Group• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
North Prospect-Lincoln-Sunset Historic District, located between Amherst Common and the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus edge, is a historic and residential Amherst Center neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a strong academic-town atmosphere. Around the North Prospect Street and Lincoln Avenue corner, porch-lit sidewalks and deep lawns frame a quiet, walkable rhythm. Late-19th- and early-20th-century homes—Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and Craftsman—set a consistent streetscape of gables, bay windows, and broad front steps. The Emily Dickinson Museum and the Mead Art Museum add a cultural throughline nearby. Amherst Cinema and the Jones Library anchor evenings with repertory films, talks, and readings. Pocket parks and the short walk to downtown cafés keep daily routines compact without feeling busy.
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Offer insights
151 Amity St #2 · $844,900
$832K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $832K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
167 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Bonus room
Central vacuum
Insulated windows
9 total rooms
Recessed lighting
Open floorplan
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the third level with walk-in closet, ceiling fan, tray ceiling and carpeted floors
Second bedroom on the first level with walk-in closet and carpeted floors
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Third-level full bathroom with skylight, tiled floors, stone/granite countertops, tub and separate shower stall
Second-level half bathroom with hardwood floors and stone/granite countertops
First-level full bathroom tiled with tub and shower, stone/granite countertops
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Stone/granite countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Open floorplan
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry hookups (washer hookup and electric dryer hookup)
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air, natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Deck and roof deck
Gardens and professional landscaping
Porch - enclosed
Home design
Condominium townhouse
Four stories
Entry level is 4
Parking
Attached garage (2 spaces) with garage door opener
Detached covered parking spaces (2)
Two additional open/paved off-street parking spaces
Total of 4 parking spaces; assigned parking available
Construction
Frame construction (conventional 2x4–2x6)
Shingle roof
Townhouse structure
Building name: Marsh House
Built (year source: owner)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
Gas connections for range and oven
Electric dryer hookup
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $695
Association covers insurance, structure maintenance, grounds maintenance, road maintenance, snow removal and trash
Association amenities include a garden area
Pets allowed
Community features include pool, tennis courts, park, walk/jog trails, golf, public transportation, shopping, medical facility, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, house of worship, private and public schools, and university access
Other
Lot size approximately 1.06 acres
Electricity and solar
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This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Amherst. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 151 Amity St #2
$831,970
$13K under list price of $845K
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