Convenient location near Smith College and Northampton High School. Historic brick building originally a grocery store that was famous for its penny candy. Now used as a two family home with 2 one bedroom apartments. The owners 2nd floor apartment has updated kitchen and bath, bedroom, dining room/office, living room and sun room with large sliding windows. The apartment is sunny with hardwood floors and built-ins throughout . The tenant's first floor apt. has 2 large rooms, an eat-in kitchen and living room/bedroom. The bathroom has a separate shower area all in need of updating. Solid rental history from the same tenant for 38 years. The apartments have separate gas and electric meters. Laundry and storage in the basement. Sweet patio area filled with perennials. Exterior shingles and sun room freshly painted. One car attached garage with more storage. In town, close to restaurants, shops, entertainment and library. Easy drive to highways, schools, worship and hospital.
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
78 Vernon St, Northampton, MA 01060
2beds
1,520sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$458,500 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$2,220 Estimated rent
Home value
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$394,000 - $532,000
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Listed by:
Joanie Schwartz 413-348-2348,
Joanie Schwartz Real Estate 413-348-2348
Bought with:
Sharon Pelletier
Hope Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73404324
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom with Shower Stall, Internet Available - Broadband, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Storage, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Living Room, Dining Room, Sunroom
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Picture Window, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,520
- Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,520
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Frontage length: 27.00
Lot
- Size: 0.06 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3719675
- Zoning: URB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Individually Metered
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Location
- Region: Northampton
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 650
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | Sold | $435,000-4.4%$286/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Contingent | $455,000$299/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $455,000-6.2%$299/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000+314.5%$319/sqft |
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| 12/17/1997 | Sold | $117,000+14.7%$77/sqft |
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| 4/30/1990 | Sold | $102,000$67/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,804 -24.9% | $344,900 -18.1% |
| 2024 | $6,397 -6.6% | $421,100 -2.7% |
| 2023 | $6,852 +8.5% | $432,600 +22.6% |
| 2022 | $6,313 -2.4% | $352,900 -5.3% |
| 2021 | $6,470 +3.4% | $372,500 |
| 2020 | $6,258 +8.4% | $372,500 +12.1% |
| 2019 | $5,772 +2.3% | $332,300 +0.3% |
| 2018 | $5,644 +2.1% | $331,200 |
| 2017 | $5,528 +3.3% | $331,200 |
| 2016 | $5,352 +1.4% | $331,200 -0.8% |
| 2015 | $5,277 +2.7% | $334,000 |
| 2014 | $5,140 +7.9% | $334,000 |
| 2013 | $4,763 +5.6% | $334,000 -1.2% |
| 2012 | $4,511 +3% | $337,900 |
| 2011 | $4,379 +2.5% | $337,900 |
| 2010 | $4,271 +14.8% | $337,900 +4.2% |
| 2009 | $3,722 +2.4% | $324,200 -0.1% |
| 2008 | $3,633 +2.8% | $324,400 |
| 2007 | $3,533 -6.8% | $324,400 +0.4% |
| 2006 | $3,789 +20.3% | $323,000 +31.8% |
| 2005 | $3,150 -0.8% | $245,100 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $3,176 +16.9% | $237,400 +43.3% |
| 2003 | $2,717 +5.2% | $165,700 |
| 2001 | $2,582 | $165,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Jackson Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Northampton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jackson St
- Middle: Jfk
- High: Northampton Hs
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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