Highest & Best offers due Sun. 7/19/26 @ 12PM. Minutes from UMass Amherst, this 3-4 bedroom, 1-bath home offers incredible potential for investors, owner-occupants, or university families seeking a smart long-term purchase. Having served as a rental property for several years, the home is being sold as-is, offering the perfect opportunity to renovate, personalize, or continue its use as an income-producing property. Details include a flexible floor plan: 1st-floor bedroom, laundry, and full bath; open kitchen and living room. The 2nd floor has 3 rooms: use all as bedrooms, or one as a 2nd-floor living room. Set in the sought-after Puffer's Pond neighborhood, this home is close to UMass, area colleges, conservation land, hiking trails, and all that downtown Amherst has to offer. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking to build equity, parents seeking housing for a student, or an investor searching for a property in a high-demand rental location, this home is full of opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
8,250 sq ftLot Size
$276Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Shelly Hardy• Brick & Mortar Northampton
Listed by • Brick & Mortar Northampton
Bought with Samar Moushabeck• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Est. $1,965 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 166 Summer St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73549333
Aug 31, 2026
Sold
$330,000
$276/sq ft
Aug 3, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 14, 2026
Listed
$298,000
$249/sq ft
MLS PIN #71461360
Mar 26, 2013
Sold
$163,000
$136/sq ft
Nov 30, 2012
Listed
$170,000
$142/sq ft
Go for a swim. Hike the trails. Cherry Hill Golf Course and Mill River Recreational Area close by. Simply an amazing location. Ride your bike to UMass. Not far from a bus stop. This house needs some work, but it's a great investment. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath--easily converted to a 3 Bedroom. Only a minute from Puffer's Pond!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,945 (+5.6%)
$132,300 + $113,700
$246,000
2022
$4,684 (+4.9%)
$120,200 + $100,000
$220,200
2021
$4,464 (+2.3%)
$111,400 + $93,200
$204,600
2020
$4,362 (+4.9%)
$111,400 + $93,200
$204,600
2018
$4,158
$111,400 + $85,300
$196,700
2017
$4,156 (+2.9%)
$106,000 + $84,400
$190,400
2016
$4,040 (+3.3%)
$106,000 + $84,400
$190,400
2015
$3,911 (−6.7%)
$106,000 + $84,400
$190,400
2014
$4,194 (−0.6%)
$104,200 + $95,800
$200,000
2013
$4,219 (+3.3%)
$104,200 + $102,700
$206,900
2012
$4,084 (+3.3%)
$104,200 + $102,700
$206,900
2011
$3,955
$112,500 + $104,800
$217,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,196
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3007069
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 315
Length: 15
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 117
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 63
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Washer Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Frontage Length: 55
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,425
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly
UnparsedAddress: 166 Summer St, Amherst MA 01002
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,196
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3007069
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Wildwood Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Amherst Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Amherst, MA • 01002
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Amherst. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.