161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002
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SOLD
JAN 8, 2026

161 Chestnut St
Amherst, MA 01002

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,022 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

$760,000

Last Sold: Jan 8, 2026
1% below list $765K
$376/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,839/mo*
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$760,000

Last Sold: Jan 8, 2026
1% below list $765K
$376/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,839/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,022 sqft
(on 0.36 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1949
Lot Size
0.36 acres
Living Area
2,022 sqft
Price/Sqft
$376/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Rare Amherst Opportunity! This legal 2-family home offers indoor–outdoor living, exceptional privacy, and unbeatable proximity to Amherst Regional Middle & High Schools. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,022 sq. ft., the main residence includes hardwood floors, great natural light, and a seamless layout connecting to a fenced backyard with in-ground pool and patio. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms and two updated baths.A fully independent legal studio apartment/ADU with private entrance, kitchenette, full bath, and dedicated parking provides outstanding flexibility—ideal for rental income, guests, or multigenerational living.Two additional non-buildable wetlands parcels offer a natural privacy buffer rarely found this close to town. An oversized garage and ample off-street parking complete the package.Minutes to Amherst Center, UMass, cafés, conservation trails, and bus routes—perfect for owner-occupants or investors alike.
161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,022 sqft multi-family built in 1949. It last sold for $760,000 on Jan 8, 2026 (1% below the $765,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $786,700, with a rent estimate of $2,513/month.

Home Details for 161 Chestnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 9
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2022 Square Feet
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 6Has a GarageParking Spaces: 7Parking: Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2022

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Does Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:0011D B:0000 L:0066, 3008818

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $765,000Price Per Sqft: $376/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Dec 11 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Amherst

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2022 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Inspection

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73458613Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2022
Last check for updates: 24 minutes ago
Listed by Albert Hajdaraj, (508) 851-5888
Real Broker MA, LLC, (855) 450-0442
Bought with: Stacy Ashton, (413) 687-3098, Ashton Realty Group Inc., (413) 345-2576
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73458613

Price History for 161 Chestnut St

DatePriceEventSource
01/08/2026$760,000Sold
MLS PIN #73458613
12/04/2025$765,000ContingentMLS PIN #73458613
12/01/2025$765,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73458613
04/22/2024$681,000Sold
MLS PIN #73190431
03/06/2024$710,000ContingentMLS PIN #73190431
02/21/2024$710,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73190431
01/22/2024$750,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73190431
01/03/2024$785,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73190420
03/16/2012$315,000Sold
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Market trends in Amherst

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,527
Assessment$642,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 161 Chestnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
48 Gray St, Amherst, MA
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$832,000
03/27/26
5
3.5
2,934
785 Main St, Amherst, MA
0.74
Multi-Family Home
$735,000
11/12/25
7
2
2,815
65 N Prospect St, Amherst, MA
0.63
Multi-Family Home
$867,000
01/15/26
8
2
2,654
310 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA
1.57
Multi-Family Home
$800,000
04/10/26
7
4
2,680
33 Bridge St, Amherst, MA
2.17
Multi-Family Home
$685,000
07/16/26
6
4
3,316
121 Amherst Rd, Pelham, MA
3.12
Multi-Family Home
$555,000
12/04/25
5
3
2,046
505-507 Sunderland Rd, Amherst, MA
3.40
Multi-Family Home
$459,000
08/30/25
4
3
1,510

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What Locals Say about Amherst

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say there's wildlife

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Holly Osborne
    "Convenient to main thoroughfares such as Rt 116 , Rt 9 and the bus’ route. Lots of little neighborhoods and space for walking and biking. Shopping & dining options within 2 miles. "
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  • Holly Osborne
    "Community socials at a neighbors house. (Outdoors) great chance to meet neighbors. Walking is nice year round. Everyone is friendly & kind "
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  • Holly Osborne
    "Plenty of wide streets and sidewalks. You can walk for long or short distances easily & safely. Steet lights on most streets and some off road walking trails too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful parks and conservation land all around us. Most stores allow dogs. Very clean dog park nearby as well. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet and good neighborhood so I would love to live here at Amherst and also this community is peaceful and safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "Quietly, no loud or anything bad has happened so this is a good neighborhood and I would love to live here "
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  • CMR
    "My commute to work is straight down Rt 9. Ten minutes, if that. I live here out of convenience. Neighborhood is college students on all sides. Not the most desirable neighbors. "
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  • Lilyerobin
    "Large population of college students so some neighborhoods may have party houses or just a large portion of seasonal residents "
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  • Jjstarr121
    "Downtown events like farmers market and block parties. Lots of people walking and tiny hiking path shortcuts. "
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  • Gdelrey
    "I am not a dog owner. Good places to walk dogs. I am not a dog owner. Good places to walk dogs. I am not a dog owner. Good places to walk dogs. "
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  • Kenneth T. J.
    "I drive but I know a lot of people around the area who take the bus which runs pretty decent. But a lot of things are outside of town if not 15-30 minutes away. "
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  • Amy
    "It's a neighborhood but it's semi-rural. People live here a long time. Beautiful views. A short walk to public library. Robert Frost Trail right here. Bike trail nearby."
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  • M
    "Big college town so families, beware!! Lots of amazing food places like El comalito, Webster’s fish hook (over the bridge), limered."
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  • Kenneth T. J.
    "Very much a college town that has a lot of families that are also living within the time. The schools are great. But there are no commercial business ie mchdonalds, Burger King, no grocery store either. But they are some the next town over. "
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  • Kenneth T. J.
    "We have UMass in the area which host a lot of events, college sports, plays, concerts and more. Very diverse area and very quite. "
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  • Joybb2012
    "I live here for five years and feel quiet and peaceful. Good place for children developing. The bus is free most of the time."
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  • tfreedma
    "Dead end neighborhood great for kids. Abuts conservation land with a pond. "
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  • Pandia
    "A quiet, private location great for kids and pets, and parents who want their kids to go out and play. Abuts (9th?) fairway and hole of Hickory Ridge CC (XC skiing out your back door). Look for wild chives, turtles, muskrats and garter snakes along banks of Plum Brook, which winds through north section of property. Most of soil on property has high clay content. Originally had (perhaps still has?) a working fireplace in the half-cellar (an underground spring precluded a full cellar). Lots of space in attic. Hallway in the bedroom 'wing' was long and wide - perfect for games like Mother-May-I, RedLight/ GreenLight, and Walk the Walls. Short walk to Mission Cantina, Moan & Dove, PVTA stop, gym, and Pre-through-6 schools. A snowplow, chainsaw and ride-on lawnmower are highly recommended. "
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