South Amherst, Amherst
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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.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
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4th Grade Math: |
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4th Grade Eng: |
134 |
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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)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 11.3 / 1,000
Violent: 3.2 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
5
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Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $313,500
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $315,000
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Avg single family tax bill:
$5,189
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
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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
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$419,900
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Updated colonial on beautiful, private lot in one of the best neighborhoods with new kitchen, new oak floors, new recessed lights & new deck, done in the past few months. Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac in South Amherst. Granite kitchen with maple cabinets, now open to family room with oak floor. Septic new in 2008, 30 year roof in 2005. Abutting protected land in back with seasonal brook. Very large finished basement with lots of storage, including a huge cedar closet. Move-condition.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$250,000
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BRIGHT & CHEERY, WARM & WELCOMING HOME: Large fenced lot with backyard patio. Pride of Ownership shows inside & out. Flowering trees & established plantings. Large Living Room on Main Level with wood burning fireplace & hardwood flooring open to dining area; Kitchen also has eat-in area; Hardwood Flooring in all generously sized Bedrooms. Master Bedroom has it's own 1/2 bath & Tandum Nursery/Office; Finished Family Room on Lower level. Seller will entertain offers in the range of $250k-$265k.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$769,000
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AMHERST HILLS NEW CONSTRUCTION 4100 sq. ft. home featuring 5 bdrms., 4.5 baths, with 1st. floor master and sitting area - kitchen with cherry cabinets & granite ctrs. upgraded appliances- brkfst area - keeping rm with fireplace - teak floors - 2nd floor home theatre - upgraded trim - plaster thruout -3 car garage - large family rm. all this in amherst newest exclusive subdivision
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$679,000
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AMHERST HILLS NEW CONSTRUCTION 5 bdrms 2 masters on 1st & 2nd floor - 3.5 baths - custom cherry cabinets with granite ctrs thruout - maple flooring - upgraded appliances - upgraded trim - large cooks kitchen - island with prep sink - office or formal living - large dining rm. plaster thruout all this in amherst newest subdivision ready to move in
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$175,000
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Beautiful wooded lot with frontage on the Fort River. Go wading, fishing, or put your kayak in, right from your backyard. Lot is close to Groff Park, Amherst College, Amherst Center, and UMass, and is near a bus stop. You could conceivably live here without a car. Duplex is a possibility with a special permit.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$278,500
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1866 Colonial Farmhouse was a restoration in progress, but always a work of love. Gracious curved staircase, 9 ft.Tin ceiling, wide pine floors, walk up attic, wrap-around porch and perennial bed. Traditional barn all on 1.0 acre.
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