$379,900

161 Farmington Rd Amherst, MA 01002

$4,511
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
960 sqft
1.2 acres
$396 / sqft
House

Property details

About 161 Farmington Rd

This charming and functional 3-bedroom ranch-style home is ready to be your sweet little corner of the world. With an updated 200-amp electrical panel, the possibilities for potential updates are endless! Enter into the eat-in kitchen, with pantry, from the convenient carport, and call this place home. The large pass-through between the kitchen and living room lets in lots of natural light. Down the hall are a bathroom with a tub & shower combo, and 3 reasonable sized bedrooms with moderately sized closets. All 3 bedrooms feature wood floors, as does the living room. The basement runs the full length of the home, providing lots of room for storage. Other homes in the neighborhood with the same floor plan have fully finished the basement space... might you?

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
Size960 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.18 Acres
Year built1970
ParkingCarport, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73379072
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Carport, Off Street, Paved
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $379,900
  • Price/SqFt: $395
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,671
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
  • Directions: Farmington Rd. ends at the property.
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Living Area: 960 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 1.18 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73379072
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  • Office Phone: (413) 549-3700
  • Listing Agent: Katharine Waggoner

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161 Farmington Rd, Amherst, MA 01002 - view of front of house featuring a front yard, driveway, a chimney, and a carport

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161 Farmington Rd

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 05, 1997
Home Sold
$92,800

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$306,400$5,671
2023$272,100$5,469
2022$249,300$5,303
2021$231,100$5,043
2020$231,100$4,927
2018$221,400$4,680
2017$209,300$4,569

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Crocker Farm Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.2 mi

280 West St

7

Hadley Elementary School

Public District PK-6

3.0 mi

21 River Dr

5

Fort River Elementary School

Public District KG-6

3.4 mi

70 S East St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $107,537. Typical income of Amherst, MA residents is between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

16%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
48%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

36%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LincolnLincoln
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 161 Farmington Rd

The listing price of 161 Farmington Rd property is $379,900.

The property 161 Farmington Rd is a house located in Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002.

Accepting Backup Offers: 161 Farmington Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 161 Farmington Rd are: Crocker Farm Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hadley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fort River Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Amherst - Pelham Regional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Michael E. Smith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hopkins Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Amherst - Pelham Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,671 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 5, 1997 for $92,800 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 161 Farmington Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 161 Farmington Rd is 960 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 161 Farmington Rd is 1970.

This home is located at 161 Farmington Rd in Amherst, MA and zip code 01002. This 960 square foot home, which was built in 1970, sits on a 1.18 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $379,900.

In May 2025 more than 10 listings in Amherst, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 3 were sold below. The number of listings in Amherst, MA increased by 7% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $543,455 and the average listing age was 23 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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