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257 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01002

$1,988,000

10 beds 10 baths 4,743 sqft Built 187842 days on marketActive

About this home

Own a piece of Amherst History. This Victorian home located across the street from the historic Evergreen and Emily Dickinson Homestead. Steeped in history and lovingly restored this home also sports many original details. Currently run as a Bed & Breakfast, however, would be an incredible HOME. Gracious front foyer to greet guests. Grand living room and large dining room both sporting fireplaces allow gracious entertaining. Original butler's pantry connects dining room with kitchen. Cooks kitchen with six burner gas stove, counter bar, quartz countertops and pantry with two washers & dryers. First floor has two bedrooms suites that could be converted into shared living areas. Second floor sports six bedrooms and all but one have en suite baths Top floor, former maid's quarters, has two bedrooms, sitting room, a full bath with tub & large attic storage area. Home has central A/C, and natural gas heat. Come live in the grandeur of yesteryear with todays modern conveniences.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$12,733/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$12,951
Principal + interest$9,016
Property tax + insurance$3,189
PMI / 2nd mortgage$746
Utilities
$649
Heating + cooling$163
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$100
Car insurance + maintenance$100
Other (entertainment)
$157
$12,733/mo TLC
Budget$13,233/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,988,000
Down payment
$99,400 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,888,600
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Victorian
Year built
1878
Lot size
0.88 ac
Stories
0
Heating
Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$14,625
MLS #
73221231
County
Hampshire

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
Gas Water HeaterRangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryerRange HoodOther
Interior
Bathroom - 3/4ClosetBedroomSitting RoomWalk-up AtticHigh Speed InternetOther
Exterior
Permeable PavingPorchPorch - ScreenedRain GuttersStorageProfessional LandscapingScreensGardenOther
Community
Public TransportationShoppingParkHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolOther
Parking
UnderStorageGarage Faces SideOff StreetDriveway
Fireplace
Dining RoomLiving RoomMaster Bedroom
Kitchen
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic TileCountertops - Stone/Granite/SolidKitchen IslandBreakfast Bar / NookCabinets - UpgradedExterior AccessWasher HookupGas StovePeninsulaLighting - Pendant
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Laminate
Roof
Slate, Rubber
Sewer
Public Sewer

Lot features

Corner Lot, Level, Other

Schools

Middle
Amherst Middle
High
Arhs

Neighborhood — 01002

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population31,1566,444,931299,088,112
Population Change Since19907.00%7.00%20.00%
Population Density536786
Male14,9933,127,134147,432,321
Female16,1623,317,797151,655,844
Never Married14,8621,612,88563,775,926
Married8,7142,586,314123,120,365
Separated1,356247,85712,639,686
Widowed906363,59415,467,586
Divorced1,742436,88823,075,029
Number Of House Hold8,6982,431,591111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.012.562.60
Medial Age26.3837.2535.46
Median House Hold Income$47,227$57,698$48,276
Average House Hold Income$71,246$75,023$63,629
P C I$21,103$29,196$24,529
M D I$40,523$48,105$41,133
A T H E$55,432$57,083$50,898
S T R5.00%5.00%
W C J83.32%81.38%77.74%
(Zip) Code
1002

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