17 Alpine Dr, Amherst, MA 01002

Bright Echo Hill 3BR/2BA with garage, patio, and trails at Amethyst Brook lawn/snow included. Note: Open to room-by-room rental for Fall 2026. Make this well cared for Echo Hill home your base in Amherst. On a quiet street with trail access at Amethyst Brook just across the way, the house offers bright living spaces with hardwood and tile floors, a dining room that opens to the back patio through a French door, and an efficient kitchen with all major appliances. Three bedrooms and a full bath share the main level, along with a convenient laundry area. A finished lower level (accessed from the main floor or the garage) offers a den/home office option, a second full bath, generous storage, and a second laundry area. Window A/Cs and mature shade trees keep summers comfortable; central oil heat keeps winters cozy. Outside, enjoy a large, flat yard on a leafy lot, plus a front porch and back patio for three season living. Garage and driveway parking make daily logistics easy. Note: property is unfurnished, but I can bring some items up from storage as needed. Open to room-by-room rental for Fall 2026. Location Echo Hill neighborhood with quiet streets and established trees Amethyst Brook Conservation Area trails nearby for daily walks and runs Bus access to Amherst center and UMass; convenient to groceries, schools, and services In the Fort River Elementary district; tenants should verify current school assignments with the Town Lease terms and monthly costs Rent: $3,000/month (owner covers lawn care, snow removal, and trash) Tenant pays: Oil heat (owner arranges Noonan Energy deliveries; tenant reimburses actual oil and delivery costs), electricity, water/sewer, cable/internet Up front at lease signing: First month's rent, last month's rent, and one month security deposit (per MA law) Lease: Starts October 1, 2026; minimum 9 months; 1 year renewable preferred Renter's insurance required No pets. No smoking or vaping of any kind on the premises. No subletting. Quiet enjoyment and respect for neighbors and Town of Amherst bylaws, including quiet hours and occupancy rules, are expected How to apply and showings Showings by appointment only No application fee. To request an application, please email the owner with your preferred move in date and any questions Be prepared to provide income and credit information and 2 3 references for screening; equal housing opportunity. Assistance animals will be reasonably accommodated consistent with applicable law. Notes on utilities and maintenance Oil heat: Owner maintains the Noonan Energy service contract and oil delivery account and pays vendor directly; tenants reimburse actual oil and delivery costs based on invoices. The lease will outline move in/move out tank level and reimbursement process for clarity. Trash: Private hauler service is included; tenants roll bins to the curb per pickup schedule. Lawn/snow: Professional services included no yard equipment required. Tenants will be responsible for all utilities: heat, electric, internet/cable, and water/sewage. Owner pays for waste disposal, lawn care and snow removal. This is a non-smoking, party-free house, and applicants should carefully review the lease to understand the commitments they make to live as responsible neighbors and tenants.