This sweet South Amherst ranch is ready for its new owner! Perfect size for the Buyer just starting out or the Buyer ready to downsize. Lovely refinished hardwood floors grace most of the home including the 3 bedrooms, living room and the large entry room which can be used for dining, exercise or family room space. The kitchen is very functional with newer dishwasher and countertops. Full bath with tile floor, pedestal sink and newer fixtures rounds out this one level home. Off the back is a large screen porch which is the perfect place to enjoy summer nights and overlook the decent sized backyard. There's a full basement with laundry and Thermopride furnace. An attached 2 car garage is a great bonus. All this near the Dakin Preserve, hiking trails and Atkins Farm market. Come take a look!
An excellent refurbished freshly painted home with new dishwasher,new counter tops, new roofing, and an updated bath. There are newly refinished hardwood floors throughout and the house is heated with forced hot air fueled with a Thermopride oil furnace. There is a great screened porch off the family room for summer night entertaining. And for the gardener there is a large greenhouse connected to the basement. Enjoy your plants year round! And if that isn't enough, there is a large two-car garage. Great opportunity to live in Amherst at an affordable price. Across the street from the Dakin Preserve with miles of hiking trails leading to the Holyoke Mt Range.
MLS PIN #70998433
Jan 20, 2010
Sold
$162,600
$163/sq ft
Nov 5, 2009
Listed
$169,900
$170/sq ft
Opportunity to live in Amherst. Needs a very handy person. Could be 2 bedroom. Corner lot. A "lovely house in hiding." A winter project and a spring awakening.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,238 (+5.1%)
$134,800 + $125,800
$260,600
2022
$4,984 (+5.2%)
$122,600 + $111,700
$234,300
2021
$4,737 (+2.3%)
$113,600 + $103,500
$217,100
2020
$4,629 (+2.2%)
$113,600 + $103,500
$217,100
2019
$4,530 (+3.1%)
$113,600 + $94,200
$207,800
2018
$4,393 (+3.7%)
$113,600 + $94,200
$207,800
2017
$4,235 (+2.9%)
$108,200 + $85,800
$194,000
2016
$4,117 (+5.5%)
$108,200 + $85,800
$194,000
2015
$3,901 (+1.4%)
$108,200 + $81,700
$189,900
2014
$3,846 (+2.8%)
$106,200 + $77,200
$183,400
2013
$3,740 (+3.3%)
$106,200 + $77,200
$183,400
2012
$3,620 (−0.7%)
$106,200 + $77,200
$183,400
2011
$3,645
$114,800 + $85,500
$200,300
Tax history for 696 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,238 (+5.1%)
$134,800 + $125,800
$260,600
2022
$4,984 (+5.2%)
$122,600 + $111,700
$234,300
2021
$4,737 (+2.3%)
$113,600 + $103,500
$217,100
2020
$4,629 (+2.2%)
$113,600 + $103,500
$217,100
2019
$4,530 (+3.1%)
$113,600 + $94,200
$207,800
2018
$4,393 (+3.7%)
$113,600 + $94,200
$207,800
2017
$4,235 (+2.9%)
$108,200 + $85,800
$194,000
2016
$4,117 (+5.5%)
$108,200 + $85,800
$194,000
2015
$3,901 (+1.4%)
$108,200 + $81,700
$189,900
2014
$3,846 (+2.8%)
$106,200 + $77,200
$183,400
2013
$3,740 (+3.3%)
$106,200 + $77,200
$183,400
2012
$3,620 (−0.7%)
$106,200 + $77,200
$183,400
2011
$3,645
$114,800 + $85,500
$200,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.