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
$309Est. 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.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,944
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3013547
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Jul 14, 2022 • Final
Building permit - solar / pv
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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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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
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Estimated sale price
$571,000 – $691,000
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