Welcome to 260 Grantwood Drive! This architecturally interesting, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with a den and office has it all: its prime location makes trips to downtown and UMass Amherst a breeze, the well equipped kitchen has a dishwasher and garbage disposal, the natural-light filled great room with a skylight leads out to a secluded three season porch, an attached carport, and a large lot with an abundance of trees and yard space! This house was once owned by famous author Stephen Oates, making it a novelty for historians and scholars. Don't miss out on this gem. Schedule your tour today!
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
260 Grantwood Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
3beds
1,308sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.46 Acres Lot
$496,000 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$3,763 Estimated rent
Home value
$496,000
$466,000 - $526,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Beadle 413-200-0343,
James Beadle 413-636-5230,
James Beadle 413-200-0343
Bought with:
Wayne Taylor Moreno
Winder Realty, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73265535
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Laminate, Deck - Exterior, Slider
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Den, Office, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial,Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,308
- Total interior livable area: 1,308 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Level, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 3007775
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, University, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $381,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,225
- Date on market: 1/10/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2024 | Listing removed | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 11/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 10/13/2024 | Listing removed | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 9/24/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250+4.8%$2/sqft |
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| 9/11/2024 | Sold | $385,000-4.9%$294/sqft |
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| 7/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $405,000$310/sqft |
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| 2/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,100+55%$2/sqft |
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| 3/7/2016 | Listing removed | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 2/25/2016 | Listed for rent | $2,000$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,252 +2.6% | $404,000 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $7,069 +4% | $381,900 +13% |
| 2023 | $6,796 +3% | $338,100 +9% |
| 2022 | $6,598 +5.2% | $310,200 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $6,273 +2.3% | $287,500 |
| 2020 | $6,130 +2.7% | $287,500 +5% |
| 2019 | $5,971 +3.1% | $273,900 |
| 2018 | $5,790 +3.8% | $273,900 +7.2% |
| 2017 | $5,578 +2.9% | $255,500 |
| 2016 | $5,422 +3.3% | $255,500 |
| 2015 | $5,248 +2.6% | $255,500 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $5,115 +2.9% | $243,900 |
| 2013 | $4,973 +3.3% | $243,900 |
| 2012 | $4,815 +0.4% | $243,900 -7.4% |
| 2011 | $4,796 +12.2% | $263,500 +4.5% |
| 2010 | $4,273 +2.2% | $252,100 -4.6% |
| 2009 | $4,180 +10.1% | $264,200 +11.4% |
| 2008 | $3,798 +2.2% | $237,100 |
| 2007 | $3,718 +4.1% | $237,100 |
| 2006 | $3,571 -2.2% | $237,100 +8.4% |
| 2005 | $3,650 +5.9% | $218,700 +10.4% |
| 2004 | $3,447 +4% | $198,100 +2.3% |
| 2003 | $3,314 +14.4% | $193,700 +27.1% |
| 2002 | $2,896 +39.8% | $152,400 +34.9% |
| 1997 | $2,072 | $113,000 |
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Neighborhood: North Amherst
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wildwood
- 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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