257 Main Street Amherst, MA 01002

10 Beds
9 full, 1 half Baths
4,743 Sqft
38,387 Sqft lot
0.88 Acre lot
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1878
Days on Website: 52

Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Nancy Hamel.

Description

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 for 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.

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Property Details and Features

  • Living Area: 4743
  • Building Area Total: 4743
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: "Frame"
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Accessibility Features: "No"
  • Road Frontage Type: "Public"
  • Road Surface Type: "Paved"
  • Appliances: "Gas Water Heater", "Range", "Dishwasher", "Microwave", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Dryer", "Range Hood", "Other"
  • Basement: "Full", "Partially Finished", "Walk-Out Access", "Interior Entry", "Garage Access", "Concrete", "Unfinished"
  • 9 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 9.5 total bathrooms
  • 10 total bathrooms
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 210
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 15
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 285
  • Length: 19
  • Width: 15
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 240
  • Length: 16
  • Width: 15
  • Community Features: "Public Transportation", "Shopping", "Park", "House of Worship", "Private School", "Other"
  • Cooling: "Central Air", "Ductless"
  • Cooling Included
  • Features: "Storm Door(s)"
  • Features: "Flooring - Wood"
  • Level: First
  • Area: 280
  • Length: 20
  • Width: 14
  • Exterior Features: "Permeable Paving", "Porch", "Porch - Screened", "Rain Gutters", "Storage", "Professional Landscaping", "Screens", "Garden", "Other"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Porch", "Screened"
  • Fireplace Included
  • Features: "Dining Room", "Living Room", "Master Bedroom"
  • Flooring: "Wood", "Tile", "Carpet", "Flooring - Wood", "Laminate"
  • Foundation Details: "Stone", "Brick/Mortar"
  • 1 garage space
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Included
  • Heating: "Central", "Hot Water", "Natural Gas", "Fireplace(s)", "Fireplace"
  • Heating Included
  • Interior Features: "Bathroom - 3/4", "Closet", "Bedroom", "Sitting Room", "Walk-up Attic", "High Speed Internet", "Other"
  • Features: "Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile", "Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid", "Kitchen Island", "Breakfast Bar / Nook", "Cabinets - Upgraded", "Exterior Access", "Washer Hookup", "Gas Stove", "Peninsula", "Lighting - Pendant"
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 228
  • Length: 19
  • Width: 12
  • Features: "First Floor", "Electric Dryer Hookup"
  • Lot Features: "Corner Lot", "Level", "Other"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.88
  • Lot Size Area: 0.88
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 38387
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 3009655
  • Level: First
  • Area: 408
  • Length: 24
  • Width: 17
  • Features: "Bathroom - 3/4", "Flooring - Hardwood"
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 240
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 16
  • Parking Features: "Under", "Storage", "Garage Faces Side", "Off Street", "Driveway"
  • Parking Total: 8
  • 1 covered space
  • Open Parking
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: 2F-5F
  • Roof: "Slate", "Rubber"
  • High School: Arhs
  • Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Middle
  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14625
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Electric: "Circuit Breakers", "100 Amp Service", "200+ Amp Service"
  • Utilities: "for Gas Range", "for Electric Dryer"
  • Water Source: "Public"
  • Window Features: "Storm Window(s)", "Screens"