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About this home
Discover this enchanting 1890 Victorian cottage, ideally situated within walking distance of Amherst Center, the bike path, & local schools. Nestled on a tranquil .48-acre lot at the end of a quiet street, this home combines original features with modern comforts.Step onto the inviting wraparound front porch, perfect for leisurely afternoons. Inside, you'll find 9 RMs, including 4 BRs & 3 baths, adorned with wood floors that enhance the home’s character. The charming three-season sunroom offers an additional space to relax & enjoy the surrounding views.An artist studio adds a unique touch, providing an inspiring environment for creativity. The deck off the second-floor BR extends your living space outdoors, perfect for morning coffee or evening stargazing. This Victorian cottage is a delightful blend of historical charm & contemporary living, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking a vibrant community & serene surroundings. Experience the best of Amherst in this captivating home!
Westside, located between Downtown Amherst and the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, is a residential and academic-adjacent Amherst Center neighborhood with leafy side streets and a walkable, bike-forward feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the West Street–North Pleasant Street corridor, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and campus-day foot traffic set the tempo. Classic New England houses and small apartment buildings mix with student-era rentals, giving blocks a lived-in, practical look. Cushman Market anchors daily routines with local groceries and a familiar corner-store rhythm. The Drake and Amherst Cinema add a cultural throughline that carries into evenings. Puffers Pond and the Norwottuck Rail Trail pull the landscape outward toward water and long, flat rides.
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Offer insights
52 Baker St · $450,000
$451K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $451K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Mud room
Den
7 total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with closet, hardwood flooring, and exterior access
Second-floor bedroom with closet, wood flooring, deck access and exterior access
Second-floor bedroom with closet and wood flooring
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms total
First-floor bathroom is a 3/4 with a shower stall
Second-floor bathroom is a full bath
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Wood flooring
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry area on the first floor with wood flooring
Flooring
Wood flooring throughout primary living areas
Vinyl flooring in some areas
Heating & cooling
Oil-fired baseboard heating
Exterior features
Enclosed porch and open porch
Wood deck
Garden
Rain gutters
Level lot
Dead-end road frontage
Publicly maintained paved road access
Frontage length approximately 155'
Home design
Single-family residence
Frame construction
Yellow exterior color
Shingle roof
Full basement with interior entry
Above-grade finished area approximately 1,920
Parking
Two off-street paved parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Frame construction with stone foundation
Shingle roof
Year built per public records (actual)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community has access to public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, bike path, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools, and a university
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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