In-town Classic Cape with Additions and Upgrades. Walk to UMASS, Amherst College or Center. This 3-bedrm, 2 bath home w/ 1-car garage has aesthetic trademarks of likely builder, Bill Gass. From the 1940’s onward, he created authentic reproductions of New England homes in their vintage garb: well-proportioned symmetry of rooms, oak floors & trim, finely crafted doors w/ wrought iron hardware, built-ins, fireplace w/ distinctive mantle & shutters w/ evergreen tree. In keeping with tradition, seller added 3rd bedrm w/ built-ins. Encl. 3 season sunporch w/ deck off LR overlooks east facing, expansive bkyd. Both updated bathrms retain the original tiled floors & walls (main bath). Enter thru French doors into the DR & step up to Fam Rm/now music room w/ folding wd door partition. Go thru swinging door into compact kitchen. 2 large, dormered bedrms w/ bath occupy 2nd floor. Ext. improvements enhance historic look w/ Goshen stone walkway & retaining wall along w/ flowering trees & bushes.
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Ductless
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Amity St. or Northampton Rd to Blue Hills
UnparsedAddress: 68 Blue Hills Rd, Amherst MA 01002
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,640
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3009328
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Crocker Farm Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Amherst Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$642,000 – $777,000
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