
144 West Street Amherst — Photo 1 of 20
$479,000
Amherst, MA 01002 — South Amherst
Beds
4
Baths
2
SqFt
2,198
Style
Single Family
Built
1950
This 1950 Cape in South Amherst is nicely situated up on a small knoll. The first floor has nice oak floors with a fireplace in the big living room. The dining room also with hardwood floors opens to a large, screened in porch off the back of the house. There are 2 big bedrooms with a full bath downstairs both have hardwood floors and there are 2 more bedrooms, a second bath and a small office on the 2nd floor. The breezeway connects the house to the garage. There is a large backyard with room for a garden and the kids to play. Conveniently located to the center of town and colleges. The furnace and roof have been replaced within the year.
* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Amherst, MA.
Electric Water Heater • Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator
Public Transportation • Sidewalks
Flooring - Hardwood
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom - Full
26,370
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
$71K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
53.0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
384 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+45% vs the prior 12 months) — 272 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,198 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 40,765 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Kathleen Borawski
Listing Office: Borawski Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73565529
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