OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2013 for $490K

$780,177

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,280/mo

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3,116

sq ft

445 Shays St, Amherst, MA 01002

About this home

TOP AMHERST LOCATION WITH 1.95 ACRES! This circa 1760 Colonial sits prominently at the southwest edge of the South Amherst Common ("Fiddler's Green") and is a neighbor to several other significant homes. Tall near-to-ceiling windows let you enjoy the extraordinary views of the Mt. Holyoke Range & pleasantly fill the large rooms with natural light.The house retains many of its original details that it had when one of the Dickinson family lived here. THIS LISTING REPLACES MLS #: 71520805 WHICH INCLUDED AN ADDITIONAL BUILDING LOT. THIS LISTING IS FOR 445 SHAYS STREET ONLY, AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL LAND.

Single-familyProperty Type

1750Year Built

1.95 acresLot Size

$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Richard Vincent • Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont REALTORS®

Bought with Dee Waterman • Jones Group REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71576002

Redfin Estimate

$780,177

$290K since sold in August 2013$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 26.4% higher than the average sale price ($617K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$441,000
A
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$405,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,908 sq ft
1270 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$590,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,887 sq ft
590 Middle St, Amherst, MA 01002
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,260,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,297 sq ft
91 Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$833,400
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,504 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$175,000
F
4 beds1 bath2,002 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

New listings for sale

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OPEN THU, 4PM TO 6PM
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3 beds1 bath1,282 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 4:30PM TO 6PM
$799,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,787 sq ft
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$525,000
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1 bed1 bath620 sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
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Sale history for 445 Shays St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,703 (+3.5%)

$185,800 + $446,200

$632,000

2022

$12,273 (+4.9%)

$168,400 + $408,600

$577,000

2021

$11,700 (+2.3%)

$156,500 + $379,700

$536,200

2020

$11,432 (+7.2%)

$156,500 + $379,700

$536,200

2018

$10,661 (+3.5%)

$156,500 + $347,800

$504,300

2017

$10,299 (+2.9%)

$149,500 + $322,300

$471,800

2016

$10,012 (+3.3%)

$149,500 + $322,300

$471,800

2015

$9,691 (−7.6%)

$149,500 + $322,300

$471,800

2014

$10,489 (+2.8%)

$145,300 + $354,900

$500,200

2013

$10,199 (+19.4%)

$145,300 + $354,900

$500,200

2012

$8,545 (+6.9%)

$145,300 + $287,600

$432,900

2011

$7,995

$136,000 + $303,300

$439,300

Tax history for 445 Shays St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,703 (+3.5%)

$185,800 + $446,200

$632,000

2022

$12,273 (+4.9%)

$168,400 + $408,600

$577,000

2021

$11,700 (+2.3%)

$156,500 + $379,700

$536,200

2020

$11,432 (+7.2%)

$156,500 + $379,700

$536,200

2018

$10,661 (+3.5%)

$156,500 + $347,800

$504,300

2017

$10,299 (+2.9%)

$149,500 + $322,300

$471,800

2016

$10,012 (+3.3%)

$149,500 + $322,300

$471,800

2015

$9,691 (−7.6%)

$149,500 + $322,300

$471,800

2014

$10,489 (+2.8%)

$145,300 + $354,900

$500,200

2013

$10,199 (+19.4%)

$145,300 + $354,900

$500,200

2012

$8,545 (+6.9%)

$145,300 + $287,600

$432,900

2011

$7,995

$136,000 + $303,300

$439,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

84,942

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,116

Year built

1750

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hampshire County

APN

3012098

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on May 16, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Crawl Space, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Study, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,116
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Barn/Stable

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.95
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sloped
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: At the corner of Shays Street and Middle Street at the South Amherst Common - "Fiddlers Green"
UnparsedAddress: 445 Shays Street, Amherst MA 01002

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,116
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1750
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3012098
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on May 16, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Crocker Farm Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Amherst Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

8/10

Amherst Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

23% 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

$742,000 – $898,000

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Home values near 445 Shays St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
415 Shays Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$665,354
408 Shays Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$576,514

Address	Redfin Estimate
385 Shays Street, Amherst, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2467 Sq. Ft.	$868,877
401 Shays Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3209 Sq. Ft.	$1,181,269

Address	Redfin Estimate
390 Shays Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1290 Sq. Ft.	$543,443
418 Shays Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1484 Sq. Ft.	$555,478

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