This iconic Amherst home will delight! This cottage style home retains the charm of yesteryear but updated with the highest quality and classic design. Perched on a knoll surrounded by gardens, a private pool area and only minutes to downtown Amherst. Flooded with light and an open floor plan make this home an excellent space for entertaining. A gorgeous kitchen that flows nicely to dining area and living room or steps to pool area. Recent updates include a first floor master bedroom with an updated bath which includes radiate heat floors and a rain shower. The second floor has three bedrooms and a newly completed bath. Tasteful and timeless, this is a very special property.
Location, location, location! This well maintained & upgraded 1905 Cape will become your private in-town oasis! This is a very special property perched on a knoll on 1.27 acres with open front yard, circular drive, gardens, Goshen stone patios, private in-ground swimming pool. To highlight a few of the many features, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home was updated with attention to detail & style and retains the original charm. The new mudroom entry opens to the expansive, upgraded kitchen with stunning granite kitchen island, stainless appliances, French doors overlooking the patio & pool. The dining and living room are bright & sunny with a welcoming fireplace. The newly added half bath/laundry combines with a first floor Master suite for convenient single level living. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with built-ins, hardwood floors & another full bath. A captivating property for the buyer looking for walking distance to Amherst center & a short walk over the hill to the public schools.
Public Records
Aug 21, 2008
Sold
$516,000
$245/sq ft
MLS PIN #70777162
Aug 21, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 21, 2008
Sold
$516,000
$245/sq ft
Jul 28, 2008
Contingent
—
Jun 13, 2008
Listed
$539,000
$256/sq ft
Location, Location! This well maintained 1905 Cape is sited beautifully on 1.27 acres of park like grounds. Perched on a knoll the house is sun filled, inviting & bright.The timeless charm of this 4 BR, 2 bath Cape will captivate the buyer looking for that special property within walking distance of Amherst town center. Skip, walk or run down the path to Amherst public schools. An open front lawn, brick patios, an in-ground swimming pool, add to the livability of this unique property.
MLS PIN #70187625
Jul 20, 2005
Sold
$795,000
$377/sq ft
May 9, 2005
Listed
$795,000
$377/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,369 (+1.9%)
$181,600 + $533,300
$714,900
2022
$14,098 (+4.6%)
$172,100 + $490,700
$662,800
2021
$13,478 (+2.3%)
$159,700 + $458,000
$617,700
2020
$13,169 (+7.1%)
$159,700 + $458,000
$617,700
2018
$12,297 (+8.2%)
$159,700 + $422,000
$581,700
2017
$11,367 (+2.9%)
$152,300 + $368,400
$520,700
2016
$11,049 (+3.3%)
$152,300 + $368,400
$520,700
2015
$10,695 (+3.9%)
$152,300 + $368,400
$520,700
2014
$10,296 (+2.8%)
$148,000 + $343,000
$491,000
2013
$10,011 (+3.3%)
$148,000 + $343,000
$491,000
2012
$9,692 (+7.5%)
$148,000 + $343,000
$491,000
2011
$9,018
$162,200 + $333,300
$495,500
Tax history for 70 Red Gate Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,369 (+1.9%)
$181,600 + $533,300
$714,900
2022
$14,098 (+4.6%)
$172,100 + $490,700
$662,800
2021
$13,478 (+2.3%)
$159,700 + $458,000
$617,700
2020
$13,169 (+7.1%)
$159,700 + $458,000
$617,700
2018
$12,297 (+8.2%)
$159,700 + $422,000
$581,700
2017
$11,367 (+2.9%)
$152,300 + $368,400
$520,700
2016
$11,049 (+3.3%)
$152,300 + $368,400
$520,700
2015
$10,695 (+3.9%)
$152,300 + $368,400
$520,700
2014
$10,296 (+2.8%)
$148,000 + $343,000
$491,000
2013
$10,011 (+3.3%)
$148,000 + $343,000
$491,000
2012
$9,692 (+7.5%)
$148,000 + $343,000
$491,000
2011
$9,018
$162,200 + $333,300
$495,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,108
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3008909
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Stone/Gravel