This conveniently located gem is on a cul-de-sac in the heart of Amherst Center, and an easy walk to Umass, and Amherst College! Thoughtfully renovated over the years with a modern take on tradition with alluring and admired updates. This casually elegant four-bedroom idyllic home has a freshly refined open kitchen design, offering a plethora of light throughout the day. The hardwood floors add warmth and character, and you will enjoy the abundant kitchen storage and gas cooktop. The treasured south-facing kitchen overlooks tranquil gardens with mature and varied plantings. Create lasting memories around the fire pit, and enjoy sunsets from the spacious front porch. Complete with a separate sauna outbuilding, this property promotes a profound feeling of well-being and an escape from the hustle and bustle. A rare opportunity to own an updated, stylish gem surrounded by other distinguished homes with authentic character. New roof 2023.
Sold for $775,000
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$775,000
16 S Sunset Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
4beds
2,306sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.48 Acres Lot
$896,100 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$3,481 Estimated rent
Home value
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$842,000 - $959,000
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Separate sauna outbuildingHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Gregory Haughton 413-687-2710,
5 College REALTORS® 413-549-5555
Bought with:
Gregory Haughton
5 College REALTORS®
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73208038
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bonus Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,306
- Total interior livable area: 2,306 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:0014A B:0000 L:0164,3009383
- Zoning: RN
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $336/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $555,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,279
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $775,000-3%$336/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73208038 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2024 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$346/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73208038 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $825,000+266.7%$358/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73208038 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/1997 | Sold | $225,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,571 +2.8% | $588,900 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $10,279 +4.5% | $555,300 +13.5% |
| 2023 | $9,833 +1.8% | $489,200 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $9,657 +4.8% | $454,000 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $9,217 +2.3% | $422,400 |
| 2020 | $9,006 +3.7% | $422,400 +6% |
| 2019 | $8,687 +3.1% | $398,500 |
| 2018 | $8,424 +2.4% | $398,500 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $8,223 +2.9% | $376,700 |
| 2016 | $7,994 +3.3% | $376,700 |
| 2015 | $7,737 +2.4% | $376,700 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $7,558 +2.8% | $360,400 |
| 2013 | $7,349 +3.3% | $360,400 |
| 2012 | $7,114 +8.7% | $360,400 +0.2% |
| 2011 | $6,547 +7.4% | $359,700 |
| 2010 | $6,097 +1.7% | $359,700 -5.1% |
| 2009 | $5,994 +1.6% | $378,900 +2.9% |
| 2008 | $5,899 +2.2% | $368,200 |
| 2007 | $5,773 +4.1% | $368,200 |
| 2006 | $5,545 +1.7% | $368,200 +12.7% |
| 2005 | $5,451 +13.2% | $326,600 +18% |
| 2004 | $4,815 +3.6% | $276,700 +1.8% |
| 2003 | $4,649 -0.6% | $271,700 +10.4% |
| 2002 | $4,676 +60.9% | $246,100 +55.3% |
| 1997 | $2,907 | $158,500 |
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Neighborhood: 01002
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Crocker Farm Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crocker Farm
- Middle: Arms
- High: Arhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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