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68 Blue Hills Rd

Amherst, MA 01002

3 beds
2 baths
1,640 sqft
11,960 sqft lot
$370 per sqft
1945 build
– on site

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In-town Classic Cape with Additions and Upgrades. Walk to UMASS, Amherst College or Center. This 3-bedrm, 2 bath home w/ 1-car garage has aesthetic trademarks of likely builder, Bill Gass. From the 1940’s onward, he created authentic reproductions of New England homes in their vintage garb: well-proportioned symmetry of rooms, oak floors & trim, finely crafted doors w/ wrought iron hardware, built-ins, fireplace w/ distinctive mantle & shutters w/ evergreen tree. In keeping with tradition, seller added 3rd bedrm w/ built-ins. Encl. 3 season sunporch w/ deck off LR overlooks east facing, expansive bkyd. Both updated bathrms retain the original tiled floors & walls (main bath). Enter thru French doors into the DR & step up to Fam Rm/now music room w/ folding wd door partition. Go thru swinging door into compact kitchen. 2 large, dormered bedrms w/ bath occupy 2nd floor. Ext. improvements enhance historic look w/ Goshen stone walkway & retaining wall along w/ flowering trees & bushes.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Sally Malsch / 5 College REALTORS®

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Sep 14, 2024 •

MLS# 73238787 —

The Building

Year Built:

1945
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Cape
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Exterior Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Window(s) - Picture
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Building Area Total:

1640
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Sunken, Lighting - Overhead
Family Room Level:

Main,First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1640

Location

Directions:

Amity St. or Northampton Rd to Blue Hills
Latitude:

42.372092
Longitude:

-72.527925

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:0014A B:0000 L:0109,3009328
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Sloped
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.27
Lot Size SqFt:

11960
Lot Size Acres:

0.27
Zoning:

RN
View:

City View(s)
View:

true
Fencing:

Fenced
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

13814
Tax Annual Amount:

8813
Tax Assessed Value:

476100

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

1
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Main,First
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Main,First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

110 Volts
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Crocker Farm
Middle Or Junior School:

Amherst Reg Ms
High School:

Amherst Reg Ha

The Community

Subdivision Name:

In-town
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Under
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$273/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/13/24 Sep 13, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$608,000	5.7%
6/6/24 Jun 6, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$575,000
5/23/24 May 23, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$575,000

House Sold on 9/13/2024

$608,000

Listing provided by broker:

Sally Malsch

5 College REALTORS®

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68 Blue Hills Rd

Amherst, MA 01002