Contemporary home on idyllic acreage with professional landscaping and extensive updates. Open layout features a dramatic fireplace shared by the sunken living and vaulted family rooms. The kitchen boasts a center island, granite counters, and tile backsplash. Main-level primary suite includes a dressing area and full bath. A guest powder room completes the first floor. The second level offers two spacious bedrooms and a second full bath. The sun-filled top floor adds a 4th bedroom and flexible bonus area with ample storage. Walk-out lower level features a dedicated bar for entertaining and a tidy utility room with laundry and high-end systems. Quality updates: newer roof, blacktop driveway, and Andersen windows/sliders throughout. High-efficiency Thermopride furnace, Wellmate tank, and new water heater. Rural charm meets convenience, minutes from downtown Amherst and schools. Enjoy easy access to local conservation land, hiking, and scenic Buffam Falls!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
1.88 acresLot Size
$222Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nancy Hamel• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed by Meghan Coy• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Est. $3,111 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 224 N Valley Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73479501
Apr 24, 2026
Sold
$648,000
$222/sq ft
Mar 11, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 23, 2026
Listed
$677,900
$232/sq ft
MLS PIN #71016430
Apr 13, 2012
Sold
$272,500
$93/sq ft
Jan 8, 2010
Listed
$275,000
$94/sq ft
+19
Ten minutes to Amherst Center and UMass, this 3-story Contemporary with cathedral ceilings, 3 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 baths features an open floor plan, new septic system, 2-car garage, hiking trails, and privacy. Lots of space for hobbies or family. This home has recently had a price reduction and is listed less than appraised value! Seller is very MOTIVATED! New oil and stone driveway will be installed in Sept.2011!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,821 (+3.3%)
$185,400 + $252,500
$437,900
2022
$7,568 (+4.8%)
$152,700 + $215,400
$368,100
2021
$7,219 (+13.0%)
$138,500 + $198,500
$337,000
2019
$6,391 (+3.4%)
$97,500 + $198,500
$296,000
2018
$6,178 (+1.9%)
$97,500 + $198,500
$296,000
2017
$6,061 (−1.0%)
$110,700 + $177,900
$288,600
2016
$6,121 (+2.0%)
$110,700 + $177,900
$288,600
2015
$6,000 (−0.4%)
$110,700 + $177,900
$288,600
2014
$6,024 (+1.8%)
$110,700 + $184,600
$295,300
2013
$5,915 (+2.0%)
$110,700 + $184,600
$295,300
2012
$5,800 (+2.6%)
$110,700 + $184,600
$295,300
2011
$5,655
$125,700 + $185,000
$310,700
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,762
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampshire County
APN
3056869
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved