979 Bay Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,944 sqft (on 1.98 acres)
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,944 sqft
(on 1.98 acres)
Local Information
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Description
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
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 07, 2024
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 979 Bay Rd
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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Price List Price: $524,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Apr 02 2024 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: Amherst |
School Information Elementary School: Per Board Of Ed |
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Building Area Building Area: 1944 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, UniversityNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 1.98 Acres |
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Contingencies: Pending P&S |
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BasementMls Number: 73180902 |
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Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipMarinaPublic SchoolUniversity |
Last check for updates: about 3 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
Price History for 979 Bay Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/07/2024 | $515,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #73180902 |
| 04/03/2024 | $524,900 | Pending | BHHS broker feed #73180902 |
| 03/21/2024 | $524,900 | Contingent | MLS PIN #73180902 |
| 03/18/2024 | $524,900 | PriceChange | MLS PIN #73180902 |
| 12/28/2023 | $539,900 | PriceChange | MLS PIN #73180902 |
| 11/16/2023 | $559,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73180902 |
| 04/20/2007 | $303,500 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $8,422 |
| Assessment | $469,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 979 Bay Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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1.02 | Single-Family Home | $590,000 | 09/05/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,417 | |
1.57 | Single-Family Home | $400,000 | 03/31/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,000 | |
1.70 | Single-Family Home | $470,000 | 09/03/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,472 | |
1.70 | Single-Family Home | $470,000 | 06/02/25 | 5 | 2 | 1,976 | |
1.42 | Single-Family Home | $645,500 | 08/26/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,728 | |
1.43 | Single-Family Home | $352,000 | 10/24/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,066 | |
1.17 | Single-Family Home | $410,000 | 09/12/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,040 | |
1.66 | Single-Family Home | $565,000 | 07/01/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,583 | |
1.95 | Single-Family Home | $627,000 | 03/24/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,402 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 979 Bay Rd.
- Crocker Farm Elementary School
- PK-6
- Public
- 358 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur twins have absolutely thrived at Crocker Farm Elementary's kindergarten program despite facing significant challenges! When they started, they only spoke Hungarian and had never attended preschool, which made us quite anxious about their transition.The teachers and staff at Crocker Farm were nothing short of amazing in responding to our unique situation. They created a supportive environment where our children felt welcome even with the language barrier. The ESL support has been exceptional, and we've watched in awe as our twins have steadily gained English proficiency while still maintaining their Hungarian heritage.The kindergarten curriculum strikes the perfect balance between academic foundations and creative play. Teachers have shown remarkable patience and adaptability in helping our children catch up on the social and academic skills they missed without preschool experience. I've been impressed by how they've tailored activities to match different learning styles, which has been especially valuable with twins who sometimes approach learning differently.The diverse student body at Crocker Farm has been another huge plus. Our kids are making friends from various backgrounds, which has accelerated their English learning and helped them feel less isolated. The school truly fosters a sense of community—both the parent involvement opportunities and the regular communication from teachers have made us feel connected to our children's education despite our own language challenges.We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our twins to Crocker Farm for kindergarten. It's been the perfect foundation for their educational journey, especially considering the unique challenges they faced at the start.Parent Review1y ago - Amherst Regional High School
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68 % Say it's quiet
65 % Say people would walk alone at night
65 % Say yards are well-kept
65 % Say there's holiday spirit
64 % Say kids play outside
53 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say there are community events
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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979 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,944 sqft single-family home built in 1860. This property is not currently available for sale. 979 Bay Rd was last sold on May 7, 2024 for $515,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $524,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 979 Bay Rd is $586,700.