979 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
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OFF MARKET

$573,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,944 sqft (on 1.98 acres)

979 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002

Est. Refi. Payment $3,636/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 7, 2024 for $515,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$574K
Since last month
Decreased$15K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$38K (+7%)
Since last sale
Increased$59K (+11.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +83% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$574K
August 2026$574K
July 2026$589K
June 2026$578K
May 2026$587K
April 2026$575K
March 2026$570K
February 2026$551K
January 2026$561K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
82 Stagecoach Rd, Amherst, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$565,000
06/29/26
4
1.5
1,666
28 Hulst Rd, Amherst, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$720,000
08/06/26
4
3.5
3,232
55 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA
0.81
Single-Family Home
$620,000
06/29/26
3
2
2,100
1360 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA
0.84
Single-Family Home
$499,000
06/12/26
4
3
2,184
560 Middle St, Amherst, MA
1.34
Single-Family Home
$734,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,722
664 Bay Rd, Belchertown, MA
1.57
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/31/26
4
2
2,000
68 Harris St, Granby, MA
1.43
Single-Family Home
$352,000
10/24/25
3
1
1,066
400 Middle St, Amherst, MA
1.47
Single-Family Home
$677,000
08/10/26
3
3
2,028
1535 S East St, Amherst, MA
1.17
Single-Family Home
$410,000
09/12/25
2
1
1,040
26 Plaza Ave, Belchertown, MA
1.95
Single-Family Home
$627,000
03/24/26
4
2.5
2,402

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
28 Hulst Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
0.39
$720,000
4
3.5
3,232
Recently Sold
82 Stagecoach Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
0.42
$565,000
4
1.5
1,666
Recently Sold
1185 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
0.46
$515,000
3
2
1,700
For Sale
47 Stagecoach Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
0.60
$498,900
3
2.5
1,440
Off Market
1753 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
0.66
$825,000
5
4
3,771
For Sale
1753-1753 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
0.66
$980,000
5
4
3,771
For Sale
88 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA 01002
0.75
$555,800
3
2
1,265
Off Market
75 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA 01002
0.79
$414,100
3
1
1,082
Off Market
55 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA 01002
0.81
$620,000
3
2
2,100
Recently Sold
1360 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
0.84
$499,000
4
3
2,184
Recently Sold
27 Elf Hill Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
0.84
$665,200
4
3
1,784
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1860
1.98 acre lot
1,944 sqft
$295/sqft
Garage

About this House

Expect to be impressed with this very well maintained Cape style home situated on a beautiful 1.98 acre lot surrounded by conservation land and abuts the Holyoke Range State Park. This UPDATED HOME features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 upgraded bathrooms. The living room with beamed wood ceiling, opens up to a stylish kitchen with large island. The first floor has hard-wood flooring / carpet and pellet stove. Several windows and doors have been replaced. Has cost-saving Solar Panels. Kitchen appliances and washer/dryer to remain. The landscaped property boasts a variety of perennials and flowering trees. You will discover miles of hiking trails from the backyard! Showings are deferred until the Open House Sunday January 21 from 11-12:30
979 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,944 sqft single-family home built in 1860. It last sold for $515,000 on May 7, 2024 (2% below the $524,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $573,900, with a rent estimate of $3,516/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Jen Wilson Home Team, (413) 575-4115
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals, (413) 568-2405
Ania Leary, (413) 575-5624
Bought with: Thomas Despard, (413) 205-6044, Nexthome Elite Realty, (413) 391-1969
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73180902

Home Details for 979 Bay Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1944 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Second FloorMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Oil,Pellet StoveNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet
View
Has a ViewView: Scenic View(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PorchOther Structures: Barn/StableExterior: Porch, Rain Gutters, Barn/StableFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Detached,Barn,Paved Drive,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1860
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3013547

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $524,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Apr 02 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Amherst
School Information
Elementary School: Per Board Of Ed

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1944 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.98 Acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73180902

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipMarinaPublic SchoolUniversity

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 7, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73180902
Sold
$515,000
Apr 3, 2024
Source: BHHS broker feed #73180902
Pending
$524,900
Mar 21, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73180902
Contingent
$524,900
Mar 18, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73180902
PriceChange
$524,900
Price decreased by 3%
Dec 28, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73180902
PriceChange
$539,900
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Amherst

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$566K
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
Price per sq ft
$285
Available listings
65
6MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 979 Bay Rd

  • What is 979 Bay Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 979 Bay Rd in Amherst, MA is $573,900.
  • What is the price history for 979 Bay Rd?
    979 Bay Rd in Amherst, MA last sold for $515,000 in May 2024.
  • Is Amherst a buyer's or seller's market?
    Amherst is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Amherst?
    The median sale price in Amherst is $566K.
  • Does 979 Bay Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 979 Bay Rd in Amherst, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 979 Bay Rd?
    The lot at 979 Bay Rd in Amherst, MA is about 2 acres.

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