Rare Amherst Opportunity! This legal 2-family home offers indoor–outdoor living, exceptional privacy, and unbeatable proximity to Amherst Regional Middle & High Schools. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,022 sq. ft., the main residence includes hardwood floors, great natural light, and a seamless layout connecting to a fenced backyard with in-ground pool and patio. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms and two updated baths.A fully independent legal studio apartment/ADU with private entrance, kitchenette, full bath, and dedicated parking provides outstanding flexibility—ideal for rental income, guests, or multigenerational living.Two additional non-buildable wetlands parcels offer a natural privacy buffer rarely found this close to town. An oversized garage and ample off-street parking complete the package.Minutes to Amherst Center, UMass, cafés, conservation trails, and bus routes—perfect for owner-occupants or investors alike.
Sold for $760,000
$760,000
161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002
4beds
2,022sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1949
-- sqft lot
$786,700 Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$2,513 Estimated rent
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In-ground poolOversized garageHardwood floorsSeamless layoutThree comfortable bedroomsTwo updated bathsDedicated parking
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Listed by:
Albert Hajdaraj 508-851-5888,
Real Broker MA, LLC 855-450-0442
Bought with:
Stacy Ashton
Ashton Realty Group Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73458613
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,022
- Total interior livable area: 2,022 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,022
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0011D B:0000 L:0066,3008818
- Zoning: RD11
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $376/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $642,200
- Annual tax amount: $11,527
- Date on market: 1/10/2026
- Total actual rent: 6300
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Sold | $760,000-0.7%$376/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73458613 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Contingent | $765,000$378/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73458613 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $765,000+12.3%$378/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73458613 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $681,000-4.1%$337/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73190431 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Contingent | $710,000$351/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73190431 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2024 | Price change | $710,000-5.3%$351/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73190431 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2024 | Price change | $750,000-4.5%$371/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73190431 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $785,000+149.2%$388/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73190420 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2012 | Sold | $315,000$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,527 +11.1% | $642,200 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $10,379 +4.6% | $560,700 +13.5% |
| 2023 | $9,927 +3.7% | $493,900 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $9,576 +0.1% | $450,200 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $9,570 +2.3% | $438,600 |
| 2020 | $9,351 +3.9% | $438,600 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $9,003 +3.1% | $413,000 |
| 2018 | $8,731 +2.7% | $413,000 +6% |
| 2017 | $8,505 +2.9% | $389,600 |
| 2016 | $8,267 +3.3% | $389,600 |
| 2015 | $8,002 +3.1% | $389,600 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $7,765 +2.8% | $370,300 |
| 2013 | $7,550 +3.3% | $370,300 |
| 2012 | $7,310 +4.4% | $370,300 -3.8% |
| 2011 | $7,003 +7.4% | $384,800 |
| 2010 | $6,522 +5.7% | $384,800 -1.4% |
| 2009 | $6,173 +4.5% | $390,200 +5.8% |
| 2008 | $5,907 | $368,700 |
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Neighborhood: 01002
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- 8/10Wildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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