An open, spacious floor plan awaits at this well cared for Colonial home. Nestled on a .86 acre mostly open lot with treed back drop, the rear yard is a protected oasis which includes a deck and hot tub. Room for gardening, a conservation area is across the street - perfect for hiking, mountain biking and trail climbing to the Mt. Holyoke Range. Sporting warm, welcoming rooms the natural light is superb throughout the home from morning till night. Amenities include hardwood floors, a fireplace, gas stove,solar hot water, 1 car garage and more. Minutes away from area colleges, Atkins Farms, major routes and Amherst center. A great place to hang your hat!
Spacious 10 room, 4 bedroom, 1½ bath South Amherst home features light filled rooms with pastoral views. Dining and sitting rooms open to private deck with hot tub and gardens edged with stone walls and sugar maples. Dining room features a cozy corner heated by a propane “woodstove”. Living room features a view to the gardens, gleaming hardwood floors, and a soapstone woodstove. Abuts conservation areas, walking trails. New solar hot water tank! New furnace! Easy conversion to 2 full bath.
Public Records
Aug 24, 1989
Sold
$179,900
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,560 (+4.4%)
$145,100 + $231,000
$376,100
2022
$7,240 (+4.9%)
$132,000 + $208,400
$340,400
2021
$6,899 (+2.3%)
$122,300 + $193,900
$316,200
2020
$6,741 (+3.2%)
$122,300 + $193,900
$316,200
2019
$6,529 (+3.1%)
$122,300 + $177,200
$299,500
2018
$6,331 (−3.9%)
$122,300 + $177,200
$299,500
2017
$6,586 (+2.9%)
$116,400 + $185,300
$301,700
2016
$6,402 (+4.6%)
$116,400 + $185,300
$301,700
2015
$6,121 (−0.6%)
$116,400 + $181,600
$298,000
2014
$6,161 (+2.8%)
$114,400 + $179,400
$293,800
2013
$5,991 (+3.3%)
$114,400 + $179,400
$293,800
2012
$5,800 (+2.6%)
$114,400 + $179,400
$293,800
2011
$5,651
$123,600 + $186,900
$310,500
Tax history for 544 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,560 (+4.4%)
$145,100 + $231,000
$376,100
2022
$7,240 (+4.9%)
$132,000 + $208,400
$340,400
2021
$6,899 (+2.3%)
$122,300 + $193,900
$316,200
2020
$6,741 (+3.2%)
$122,300 + $193,900
$316,200
2019
$6,529 (+3.1%)
$122,300 + $177,200
$299,500
2018
$6,331 (−3.9%)
$122,300 + $177,200
$299,500
2017
$6,586 (+2.9%)
$116,400 + $185,300
$301,700
2016
$6,402 (+4.6%)
$116,400 + $185,300
$301,700
2015
$6,121 (−0.6%)
$116,400 + $181,600
$298,000
2014
$6,161 (+2.8%)
$114,400 + $179,400
$293,800
2013
$5,991 (+3.3%)
$114,400 + $179,400
$293,800
2012
$5,800 (+2.6%)
$114,400 + $179,400
$293,800
2011
$5,651
$123,600 + $186,900
$310,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,364
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3013389
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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Office, Sitting Room, Mud Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,364
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Garden
Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.86
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 150
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,586
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Propane
Location
Location Information
Directions: On left heading toward Belchertown
UnparsedAddress: 544 Bay Rd, Amherst MA 01002
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,364
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3013389
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Crocker Farm Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
Amherst Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Amherst, MA • 01002
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
31
16
35
18
51
30
61
40
69
50
81
59
86
65
81
60
76
54
64
43
52
34
36
21
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$534,000 – $646,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $5,615 in fees.3 minutes to get started.