Classic New England Colonial/Saltbox completely charming and welcoming, set back from the street in a peaceful and private country setting. This home has many wonderful updates. It features a masterpiece kitchen with marble countertops and 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers. The large living room with great flow offers fireplace with new wood stove insert, hardwood floor & built-in book cases. Beautiful dining room. This ideal floor plan can accommodate large family gatherings with ease or small intimate gathering beautifully. 4 bedrooms + office upstairs offer rooms for many uses, large full bath tiled shower with claw foot tub and laundry room complete the second floor. A huge rear fenced yard overlooks the peaceful 2.2 acres lot, charmed with nature for play, garden & fruit trees (blueberries & blackberries). There is also a 2-storey garage/barn building. All these is only a quick drive to the center of Amherst and the 5 Colleges. Lovingly cared for & maintained. Come & explore!
Best of both worlds- quality, charm and character of 1905 construction, coupled with many wonderful updates. The kitchen is a masterpiece! 4 season sun room was converted into a huge functional kitchen surrounded by wall to wall windows on 3 sides. Marble countertops, 2 sink & dishwasher areas, sitting/dining areas and other details make this a kitchen enjoyable to use for family meals or entertaining. Former kitchen will make a great mudroom/entry. Large front to back living room offers hardwood floors, fireplace w/woodstove insert and built in bookcases. There is great flow with living room open to kitchen and formal dining room. 5 bedrooms upstairs offer room for many uses. Large full bath (big, beautifully tiled shower & claw foot tub!) and a laundry room complete the 2nd floor. Walk up attic. 2.2 acres with fenced yard & space for play, gardens, animals, etc. 2 story garage/barn building.
MLS PIN #71180240
Jul 19, 2011
Sold
$309,000
$119/sq ft
Jan 18, 2011
Listed
$329,000
$127/sq ft
Charming 9 room older home with traditional character on 2 acres in country setting close to Amherst center. Spacious rooms with beamed ceilings, French doors and hardwood floors. Especially beautiful, large heated sunroom. Two-car garage with lower level garden barn. Fireplace with up-to-code woodstove in living room. Lots of built in bookshelves, and walk-up attic for extra storage. New septic system completed in Dec. 2010. Roof about 10 yrs. old, furnace about 6 yrs.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,635 (+4.5%)
$203,100 + $336,400
$539,500
2022
$9,221 (+5.3%)
$166,200 + $282,300
$448,500
2021
$8,759 (−0.8%)
$151,000 + $257,900
$408,900
2019
$8,828 (+3.4%)
$151,000 + $257,900
$408,900
2018
$8,534 (+7.8%)
$151,000 + $257,900
$408,900
2017
$7,919 (−1.0%)
$171,300 + $205,800
$377,100
2016
$7,998 (+2.0%)
$171,300 + $205,800
$377,100
2015
$7,840 (+4.9%)
$171,300 + $205,800
$377,100
2014
$7,473 (+1.9%)
$171,300 + $195,000
$366,300
2013
$7,337 (+2.0%)
$171,300 + $195,000
$366,300
2012
$7,194 (+1.5%)
$171,300 + $195,000
$366,300
2011
$7,085
$194,300 + $195,000
$389,300
Tax history for 17 Harkness Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,635 (+4.5%)
$203,100 + $336,400
$539,500
2022
$9,221 (+5.3%)
$166,200 + $282,300
$448,500
2021
$8,759 (−0.8%)
$151,000 + $257,900
$408,900
2019
$8,828 (+3.4%)
$151,000 + $257,900
$408,900
2018
$8,534 (+7.8%)
$151,000 + $257,900
$408,900
2017
$7,919 (−1.0%)
$171,300 + $205,800
$377,100
2016
$7,998 (+2.0%)
$171,300 + $205,800
$377,100
2015
$7,840 (+4.9%)
$171,300 + $205,800
$377,100
2014
$7,473 (+1.9%)
$171,300 + $195,000
$366,300
2013
$7,337 (+2.0%)
$171,300 + $195,000
$366,300
2012
$7,194 (+1.5%)
$171,300 + $195,000
$366,300
2011
$7,085
$194,300 + $195,000
$389,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,599
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3056415
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, Storage, Barn, Off Street