986 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
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986 Bay Rd
Amherst, MA 01002

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,972 sqft (on 28.84 acres)

$790,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026

$790,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,972 sqft
(on 28.84 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Custom built for the owner, this spacious home set well off the road in a private wooded setting offers all the comforts of country living yet only minutes away from Amherst Center, Belchertown, Rt 91 and points north or south. Floor plan features eat in kitchen with breakfast bar, living, dining and 4th bedroom or office and full bath on first floor. Second floor offers 2 more large bedrooms, full hall bath along with master suite with large walk in closets, private entry and full private bath. 2 Car garage and unfinished basement offer ample storage. House is oil heat but also features outdoor wood boiler, which owner is willing to maintain and operate for only the cost of the wood. Lease end date negotiable either 06/26/20 or 7/26/20.

Owner pays: electric, snow removal, water/sewer, trash, lawn care
986 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,972 sqft single-family home built in 2004. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2019 with an asking price of $2,650 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 14, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $790,400, with a rent estimate of $3,861/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 986 Bay Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 28.84 acres

Price History for 986 Bay Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/14/2019$2,650ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/25/2019$2,650Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/04/2018$2,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/28/2018$2,600Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/13/2009$459,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/07/2008$459,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/01/2008$479,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/09/2007$45,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Amherst

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,549
Assessment$699,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 986 Bay Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
82 Stagecoach Rd, Amherst, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$565,000
06/29/26
4
1.5
1,666
1360 Bay Rd, Amherst, MA
0.79
Single-Family Home
$499,000
06/12/26
4
3
2,184
55 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA
0.80
Single-Family Home
$620,000
06/29/26
3
2
2,100
150 Harris St, Granby, MA
1.41
Single-Family Home
$590,000
09/05/25
3
2.5
2,417
480 Middle St, Amherst, MA
1.38
Single-Family Home
$645,500
08/26/25
4
2.5
1,728
1114 S East St, Amherst, MA
1.66
Single-Family Home
$875,000
04/16/26
5
3.5
3,220
574 Station Rd, Amherst, MA
1.55
Single-Family Home
$730,000
09/18/25
4
2.5
2,268
560 Middle St, Amherst, MA
1.35
Single-Family Home
$734,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,722
53 Iduna Ln, Amherst, MA
1.44
Single-Family Home
$805,000
08/15/25
5
3
2,963
1003 Federal St, Belchertown, MA
1.48
Single-Family Home
$130,000
10/09/25
3
2
2,091

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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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