Expect to be impressed with this very well maintained Cape style home situated on a beautiful 1.98 acre lot surrounded by conservation land and abuts the Holyoke Range State Park. This UPDATED HOME features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 upgraded bathrooms. The living room with beamed wood ceiling, opens up to a stylish kitchen with large island. The first floor has hard-wood flooring / carpet and pellet stove. Several windows and doors have been replaced. Has cost-saving Solar Panels. Kitchen appliances and washer/dryer to remain. The landscaped property boasts a variety of perennials and flowering trees. You will discover miles of hiking trails from the backyard! Showings are deferred until the Open House Sunday January 21 from 11-12:30
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
1.98 acresLot Size
$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jen Wilson Home Team• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
Very sunny home. Surrounded on 3 sides by protected land being made part of the Holyoke Range Park. Enjoy wildlife, hiking, cross-country ski trails, and do it all for free. Easy commute to Northampton (20 min), and Springfield center (35 min). Perennial gardens, in-ground pool and so much more.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,141 (+3.0%)
$152,000 + $253,000
$405,000
2022
$7,904 (+4.6%)
$137,900 + $233,700
$371,600
2021
$7,556 (+2.3%)
$128,200 + $218,100
$346,300
2020
$7,383 (+6.2%)
$128,200 + $218,100
$346,300
2018
$6,953 (+6.2%)
$128,200 + $200,700
$328,900
2017
$6,545 (+2.9%)
$122,300 + $177,500
$299,800
2016
$6,362 (+3.3%)
$122,300 + $177,500
$299,800
2015
$6,158 (+1.3%)
$122,300 + $177,500
$299,800
2014
$6,081 (+2.8%)
$120,300 + $169,700
$290,000
2013
$5,913 (+3.3%)
$120,300 + $169,700
$290,000
2012
$5,725 (+0.5%)
$120,300 + $169,700
$290,000
2011
$5,697
$129,400 + $183,600
$313,000
Tax history for 979 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,141 (+3.0%)
$152,000 + $253,000
$405,000
2022
$7,904 (+4.6%)
$137,900 + $233,700
$371,600
2021
$7,556 (+2.3%)
$128,200 + $218,100
$346,300
2020
$7,383 (+6.2%)
$128,200 + $218,100
$346,300
2018
$6,953 (+6.2%)
$128,200 + $200,700
$328,900
2017
$6,545 (+2.9%)
$122,300 + $177,500
$299,800
2016
$6,362 (+3.3%)
$122,300 + $177,500
$299,800
2015
$6,158 (+1.3%)
$122,300 + $177,500
$299,800
2014
$6,081 (+2.8%)
$120,300 + $169,700
$290,000
2013
$5,913 (+3.3%)
$120,300 + $169,700
$290,000
2012
$5,725 (+0.5%)
$120,300 + $169,700
$290,000
2011
$5,697
$129,400 + $183,600
$313,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Take I-91 N to Exit 25 for State Rt 9 toward Hadley / Amherst. Take a Right onto Bay Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 979 Bay Rd, Amherst MA 01002
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,944
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3013547
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Crocker Farm Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
8/10
Amherst Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 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 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$565,000 – $684,000
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