278 Middle St, Amherst, MA 01002
OFF MARKET

278 Middle St
Amherst, MA 01002

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,976 sqft (on 1.29 acres)

$599,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026

$599,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,976 sqft
(on 1.29 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This lovely spacious home on over an acre in South Amherst sits well back from the road, giving it a private woodsy feel. You may want to do some updating but the interior of this home is freshly painted and the refinished hardwood floors throughout are gorgeous (except bathrooms and kitchen). The spacious living room has a fireplace. Off the dining room is an expansive deck perfect for summer gatherings. The house has good storage with large closets in all the bedrooms, plus two closets in the entrance hall and a large closet in the upstairs hall. The basement shows no signs of water penetration (apo) giving you even more storage space. The lot has several flowering trees and shrubs and is located close to many conservation area trails, making it a nice spot for anyone who likes to be in nature.
278 Middle St, Amherst, MA 01002 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,976 sqft single-family home built in 1967. It last sold for $470,000 on Jun 2, 2025 (5% below the $495,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $599,300, with a rent estimate of $4,140/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 278 Middle St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Interior Entry,Garage Access,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1976 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric RangeAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: In BasementRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Radiant,Oil,ElectricNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: Deck, Rain GuttersFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Under
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1976

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1967
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:0023D B:0000 L:0108, 3012907

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $495,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Apr 28 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Amherst

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1976 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation AreaNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.2857 Acres

Offer

Contingencies: Inspection

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73356185Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1976

Additional Information

Walk/Jog TrailsConservation Area
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Carla Ness, (413) 695-6569
Delap Real Estate LLC, (413) 586-9111
Bought with: Bradley McGrath, (413) 575-4440, Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®, (413) 586-8355
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73356185

Price History for 278 Middle St

DatePriceEventSource
06/02/2025$470,000Sold
MLS PIN #73356185
04/15/2025$495,000ContingentMLS PIN #73356185
04/08/2025$495,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73356185

Market trends in Amherst

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,853
Assessment$493,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 278 Middle St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1301 S East St, Amherst, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$470,000
09/03/25
3
1.5
2,472
480 Middle St, Amherst, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$645,500
08/26/25
4
2.5
1,728
560 Middle St, Amherst, MA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$734,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,722
124 Pomeroy Ln, Amherst, MA
0.83
Single-Family Home
$560,000
09/12/25
3
2
2,000
967 S East St, Amherst, MA
0.86
Single-Family Home
$502,000
11/21/25
3
2
1,471
55 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA
0.90
Single-Family Home
$620,000
06/29/26
3
2
2,100
1535 S East St, Amherst, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$410,000
09/12/25
2
1
1,040
324 Pomeroy Ln, Amherst, MA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$833,400
01/06/26
4
2.5
3,504
390 Shays St, Amherst, MA
0.82
Single-Family Home
$472,000
06/09/26
3
1
1,290
551 West St, Amherst, MA
1.01
Single-Family Home
$540,000
12/02/25
3
1.5
1,746

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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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