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North Amherst, Amherst

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Amherst

Located in the fertile and scenic Connecticut River Valley, Amherst enjoys views of hills and mountains in all directions. Although originally a farming community, Amherst's main industry is now education, since it is the home of the main campus of the University of Massachusetts as well as two private colleges, Amherst College and Hampshire College. Consequently, the town's population varies from about 35,000 during the academic year to the mid-20's during the summer.


While the town's commercial, social and cultural life benefit from the liveliness and diversity stimulated by the colleges and the University, the town suffers financially from the fact that over half its land is tax-exempt. Amherst has long supported excellent public schools, libraries and town services; it has also worked hard both to preserve farming and open space and to provide affordable housing. Amherst is one of the few towns in the State to have met the State's goal of having 10% of its housing stock affordable.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

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10th Grade Eng:

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8th Grade Math:

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8th Grade Eng:

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8th Grade Science:

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4th Grade Math:

53  

 

4th Grade Eng:

134  

 

Spending/Student:

$11,558

Average SAT scores:

1735

Student/Teacher Ratios:

10.5 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:34,275 Median Income in town: $55,325 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

1283

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 11.3 / 1,000
Violent: 3.2 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 1 / 1 / 0

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$313,500

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$315,000

% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

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Avg single family tax bill:

$5,189

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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Subway info:

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Bus lines:

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Miles to Boston:

94

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

112

Rail time to Boston:

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RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$549,900

All the Bells and Whistles your heart desires ? including Energy Star certification for townhouse,end unit in upscale Sunwood Pines Development in N.Amherst, just 5 min. from Amherst center & UMASS.Unique 20 unit condo community, designed to maximize use & beauty of 8.5 Ac. of open space, features southern exposure,privacy, pedestrian trail & recreational space,community barn.2459 SF(plus 913 SF fin.basement) of custom,high quality design will wow & impress you - yet you will feel at home here!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$364,900

Spacious, Pristine Split Entry w/ 2 Floor to Ceiling, Brick Fireplaces on 1+ acre, sunny, open lot bordered w/ trees in North Amherst, 10-15 minutes from Amherst Center, UMass & Amherst College. 2388 SFcomprise on 2nd level: lg. LR w/ wood ceiling & fireplace, formal DR w/ attd, 3 season sunporch plus open deck, kitchen, MBR w/ MBTH, 2 bedrms, 1 bath. 1st level family rm w/ fireplace, study/bedroom, laundry & 1/2 bath, garage access. Plentiful garden & yard space.  






 

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