$769,000

495 Old Farm Rd Amherst, MA 01002

$9,132
Closing credit¹
5 beds
4 full
3,364 sqft
0.6 acres
$229 / sqft
House

Property details

About 495 Old Farm Rd

A classic colonial in a scenic Amherst Woods neighborhood, this immaculate home offers gracious living just minutes from downtown Amherst and close to recreation and conservation areas. Inside, an open floor plan features a spacious kitchen and dining area, a living room with a cathedral ceiling and fireplace insert, five bedrooms, four baths, partially finished basement with a separate exterior entrance and a large, finished third floor room. Outside, a new deck (w. wheelchair access ramp) overlooks a shady backyard where you can entertain guests, barbeque or just relax on a summer evening. With quality construction throughout, this home provides endless opportunities for hosting an extended family, setting up a home office, yoga studio or what-have-you. The house, which was repainted in 2023, also features a new induction range & hood, microwave and a whole house water filtration system. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home. All showings after1:00pm.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas, Ductless
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
Size3,364 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.56 Acres
Year built1993
ParkingAttached, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73345163
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73345163
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
  • Office Phone: (413) 568-2405
  • Listing Agent: Hsiu Li Kelley

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 30, 2019
Home Sold
$512,000
Jun 10, 2005
Home Sold
$475,000
Jun 10, 2005
Home Sold
$475,000
Nov 20, 1998
Home Sold
$275,000
Nov 04, 1994
Home Sold
$73,000
Jul 20, 1993
Home Sold
$294,706

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$657,700$12,174
2023$575,000$11,558
2022$531,400$11,303
2021$493,700$10,773
2020$493,700$10,526
2019$464,300$10,122

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Crocker Farm Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.4 mi

280 West St

5

Fort River Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.6 mi

70 S East St

5

Wildwood Elementary School

Public District KG-6

2.6 mi

71 Strong 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 $113,768. The majority of Amherst, MA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
36%
100k-200k
22%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

22%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
33%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
13%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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About 495 Old Farm Rd

This home is located at 495 Old Farm Rd in Amherst, MA and zip code 01002. This 3,364 square foot home, which was built in 1993, sits on a 0.56 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $769,000.

Over 4 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Amherst, MA. In the same period over 5 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Amherst, MA decreased by 14.6% between January and February 2025. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 54 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $535,000.

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

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