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Off market aug 2014 for $349K

$664,061

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,896/mo

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1,828

sq ft

288 Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002

About this home

Elegant Executive Ranch with walk-out lower level nestled down a long driveway in a private setting. Enjoy an open floor plan on one floor with rooms which include living room with fireplace, sitting/family room, formal dining room, three bedrooms with private bath in master suite, additional two baths, extra family room with fireplace on lower level. Features include deck off main living area, new roof 2008, oak flooring, electric baseboard heat, handicapped accessible bath; garden shed building for storage. Two-car garage with covered entryway leading to main entrance. Expansion possibilities include minor refurbishing of partially finished walkout lower level for in-law apartment or additional living space. Perimeter drain in lower level floor. Cleared back yard of over an acre of landscaped grounds and selected shrubs suitable for animals and/or horses. A superb living opportunity in private setting on estate-type lot set back off one of Amherst’s most desirable streets

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

1.3 acresLot Size

$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jim Lumley • Lumley Real Estate

Bought with Richard Vincent • Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71596452

Redfin Estimate

$664,061

$315K since sold in August 2014$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 7.5% higher than the average sale price ($617K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
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B
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$440,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,610 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$590,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,887 sq ft
590 Middle St, Amherst, MA 01002
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$925,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,279 sq ft
481 Station Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$625,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,722 sq ft
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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

100.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$551K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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OPEN THU, 4:30PM TO 6PM
$799,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,787 sq ft
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Sale history for 288 Shays St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,930 (+4.6%)

$181,800 + $262,500

$444,300

2022

$8,538 (+5.0%)

$165,000 + $236,400

$401,400

2021

$8,128 (+2.3%)

$153,100 + $219,400

$372,500

2020

$7,942 (+6.4%)

$153,100 + $219,400

$372,500

2018

$7,465 (+4.7%)

$153,100 + $200,000

$353,100

2017

$7,132 (+12.4%)

$146,100 + $180,600

$326,700

2016

$6,345 (+3.3%)

$146,100 + $152,900

$299,000

2015

$6,141 (+0.8%)

$146,100 + $152,900

$299,000

2014

$6,090 (+2.9%)

$141,900 + $148,500

$290,400

2013

$5,921 (+3.3%)

$141,900 + $148,500

$290,400

2012

$5,732 (+8.3%)

$141,900 + $148,500

$290,400

2011

$5,291

$132,600 + $158,100

$290,700

Tax history for 288 Shays St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,930 (+4.6%)

$181,800 + $262,500

$444,300

2022

$8,538 (+5.0%)

$165,000 + $236,400

$401,400

2021

$8,128 (+2.3%)

$153,100 + $219,400

$372,500

2020

$7,942 (+6.4%)

$153,100 + $219,400

$372,500

2018

$7,465 (+4.7%)

$153,100 + $200,000

$353,100

2017

$7,132 (+12.4%)

$146,100 + $180,600

$326,700

2016

$6,345 (+3.3%)

$146,100 + $152,900

$299,000

2015

$6,141 (+0.8%)

$146,100 + $152,900

$299,000

2014

$6,090 (+2.9%)

$141,900 + $148,500

$290,400

2013

$5,921 (+3.3%)

$141,900 + $148,500

$290,400

2012

$5,732 (+8.3%)

$141,900 + $148,500

$290,400

2011

$5,291

$132,600 + $158,100

$290,700

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,828

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hampshire County

APN

3011928

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Unpaved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 13
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Handicap Accessible

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 91
Length: 7
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Handicap Accessible

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 91
Length: 7
Width: 13
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: Main,First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 13
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Main,First

Office Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Bonus Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,828
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.3
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,921
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Fireplace

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Amherst Center south on South Pleasant and West Street to Shays Street on oblique left
UnparsedAddress: 288 Shays Street, Amherst MA 01002

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,828
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3011928

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Fort River Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Amherst Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

8/10

Amherst Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

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 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$631,000 – $764,000

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Home values near 288 Shays St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
326 Shays St, Amherst, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3612 Sq. Ft.	$938,928
365 Shays St, Amherst, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1556 Sq. Ft.	$619,506

Address	Redfin Estimate
333 Shays St, Amherst, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4205 Sq. Ft.	$899,081
340 Shays St, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$807,674

Address	Redfin Estimate
360 Shays St, Amherst, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3142 Sq. Ft.	$764,856
299 Shays St, Amherst, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1801 Sq. Ft.	$691,486

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