Off market jul 2005 for $260K

$482,792

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,550/mo

•

1,352

sq ft

229 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 01002

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

9,280 sq ftLot Size

$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Steven Laplante • ERA M. Connie Laplante

Bought with Steven Laplante • ERA M. Connie Laplante

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70196952

Redfin Estimate

$482,792

$223K since sold in July 2005$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 13.4% lower than the average sale price ($557K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$680,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,981 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$535,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,736 sq ft
87 Harlow Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$640,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
35 Taylor St, Amherst, MA 01002
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$547,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,886 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 01002, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.9%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$551K

$162 MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 229 Sunset Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70196952

Jul 29, 2005

Sold

$260,000

$192/sq ft

May 23, 2005

Listed

$249,900

$185/sq ft

MLS PIN #30421610

Sep 1, 2000

Sold

$152,000

$112/sq ft

Jun 17, 2000

Listed

$159,500

$118/sq ft

MLS PIN #30121633

Dec 18, 1996

Sold

$95,000

$70/sq ft

Aug 12, 1996

Listed

$109,000

$81/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,235 (+3.6%)

$172,100 + $138,100

$310,200

2022

$6,017 (+5.2%)

$156,400 + $126,500

$282,900

2021

$5,719 (+2.3%)

$144,900 + $117,200

$262,100

2020

$5,588 (+5.0%)

$144,900 + $117,200

$262,100

2018

$5,321 (−3.6%)

$144,900 + $106,800

$251,700

2017

$5,519 (+2.9%)

$138,000 + $114,800

$252,800

2016

$5,364 (+3.3%)

$138,000 + $114,800

$252,800

2015

$5,193 (+1.1%)

$138,000 + $114,800

$252,800

2014

$5,136 (+2.8%)

$133,900 + $111,000

$244,900

2013

$4,994 (+3.3%)

$133,900 + $111,000

$244,900

2012

$4,834 (+12.3%)

$133,900 + $111,000

$244,900

2011

$4,306

$124,900 + $111,700

$236,600

Tax history for 229 Sunset Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,235 (+3.6%)

$172,100 + $138,100

$310,200

2022

$6,017 (+5.2%)

$156,400 + $126,500

$282,900

2021

$5,719 (+2.3%)

$144,900 + $117,200

$262,100

2020

$5,588 (+5.0%)

$144,900 + $117,200

$262,100

2018

$5,321 (−3.6%)

$144,900 + $106,800

$251,700

2017

$5,519 (+2.9%)

$138,000 + $114,800

$252,800

2016

$5,364 (+3.3%)

$138,000 + $114,800

$252,800

2015

$5,193 (+1.1%)

$138,000 + $114,800

$252,800

2014

$5,136 (+2.8%)

$133,900 + $111,000

$244,900

2013

$4,994 (+3.3%)

$133,900 + $111,000

$244,900

2012

$4,834 (+12.3%)

$133,900 + $111,000

$244,900

2011

$4,306

$124,900 + $111,700

$236,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,311

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hampshire County

APN

3008418

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 112
Length: 8
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 400
Length: 16
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,352
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: BLUE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,130.78
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 229 Sunset Ave, Amherst MA 01002

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,311
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3008418

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 • 0.8mi

8/10

Amherst Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Amherst Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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 97° 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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Estimated sale price

$459,000 – $556,000

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Home values near 229 Sunset Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
201 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$297,536
203 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 992 Sq. Ft.	$282,926

Address	Redfin Estimate
207 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 992 Sq. Ft.	$282,952
209 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$293,077

Address	Redfin Estimate
205 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 992 Sq. Ft.	$282,926
4 Sunset Ct, Amherst, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2036 Sq. Ft.	$550,538

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