This post-and-beam contemporary nestled in privacy and nature is a rare opportunity to live in a quiet & peaceful setting only a 5-minute drive to downtown Amherst. Open layout on main level has full views of a leafy & serene backyard with space to play, garden, or enjoy the pine, birch or maple trees. Stunning wood flooring upstairs and on main level (refinished), a kitchen w/ countertops, tile backsplash & appliances replaced this year and new vanities, lighting & countertops to bathrooms this year too. This gigantic backyard affords multiple seating areas plus a deck overlooking pretty stone steps leading all over this wonderland. 2021 high-efficiency heating unit & brand new hybrid hot water tank (1 year old), most lighting brand new plus ample finished basement that could be playroom or game room. Brand new interior paint almost everywhere, 1st floor office (or bedroom) plus a bonus room with vaulted ceiling & backyard views could be also be a bedroom. Well-kept & stylish!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.46 acresLot Size
$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Amy Heflin• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Kim Raczka• 5 College REALTORS® Northampton
Warm & bright contemporary featuring hardwood floors, woodstove, lovely built-ins and window seats. This meticulously maintained home has a wonderful open floor plan, featuring southern exposure & skylights. Newer family room addition is flooded with light, first floor office with custom shelving & finished basement add great additional space. Large flat yard for gardening and play! There are two sets of trail to enjoy right outside your backdoor. So peaceful, but only minutes to town & UMass.
MLS PIN #70893748
Aug 10, 2009
Sold
$443,400
$152/sq ft
Mar 26, 2009
Listed
$464,900
$160/sq ft
A very bright and open floor plan highlights this meticulously maintained post and beam contemporary. Hardwood floors and built-ins throughout. Situated across from Kestrel Trust land and only 3 miles to Amherst center. Large flat play area in rear yard. Professional landscaping including 15 mature blueberry bushes. Walking and mountain biking trails. Circular drive. Custom office is great for working from home. Family room added in 2003. Basement play room finished in 2008.
MLS PIN #30389233
Jun 2, 2000
Sold
$277,000
$95/sq ft
Mar 1, 2000
Listed
$285,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,385 (+3.5%)
$191,200 + $375,200
$566,400
2022
$10,997 (+5.2%)
$173,600 + $343,400
$517,000
2021
$10,452 (+2.4%)
$161,100 + $317,900
$479,000
2020
$10,212 (+7.3%)
$161,100 + $317,900
$479,000
2018
$9,521 (+5.4%)
$161,100 + $289,300
$450,400
2017
$9,033 (+2.9%)
$153,500 + $260,300
$413,800
2016
$8,781 (+3.3%)
$153,500 + $260,300
$413,800
2015
$8,499 (+2.9%)
$153,500 + $260,300
$413,800
2014
$8,262 (+4.0%)
$149,200 + $244,800
$394,000
2013
$7,942 (+3.3%)
$149,200 + $240,300
$389,500
2012
$7,689 (+7.0%)
$149,200 + $240,300
$389,500
2011
$7,187
$139,300 + $255,600
$394,900
Tax history for 297 Shutesbury Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,385 (+3.5%)
$191,200 + $375,200
$566,400
2022
$10,997 (+5.2%)
$173,600 + $343,400
$517,000
2021
$10,452 (+2.4%)
$161,100 + $317,900
$479,000
2020
$10,212 (+7.3%)
$161,100 + $317,900
$479,000
2018
$9,521 (+5.4%)
$161,100 + $289,300
$450,400
2017
$9,033 (+2.9%)
$153,500 + $260,300
$413,800
2016
$8,781 (+3.3%)
$153,500 + $260,300
$413,800
2015
$8,499 (+2.9%)
$153,500 + $260,300
$413,800
2014
$8,262 (+4.0%)
$149,200 + $244,800
$394,000
2013
$7,942 (+3.3%)
$149,200 + $240,300
$389,500
2012
$7,689 (+7.0%)
$149,200 + $240,300
$389,500
2011
$7,187
$139,300 + $255,600
$394,900
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,912
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3008114
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
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