257 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01002

$1,988,000 Asking Price

10 beds
10 baths
4,743  sqft
Built in 1878

Second Chance to own a piece of Amherst History. This Victorian home located across the street from the historic Emily Dickinson Homestead. Steeped in history and lovingly restored this home has many original details. Currently run as a Bed & Breakfast, however, would be an incredible HOME. Gracious front foyer to greet guests. Grand living room and large dining room both sporting fireplaces allow gracious entertaining. Original butler's pantry connects dining room with kitchen. Cooks kitchen with six burner gas stove, counter bar, quartz countertops and pantry with two washers & dryers. First floor has two bedrooms suites that could be converted into shared living areas. Second floor sports six bedrooms and all but one have en suite baths Top floor, former maid's quarters, has two bedrooms, sitting room, a full bath with tub & large attic storage area. Home has central A/C, and natural gas heat. Come live in the grandeur of yesteryear with todays modern conveniences.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Bedroom, Sitting Room, Walk-up Attic, High Speed Internet, Other
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Other
Laundry:
First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Laminate
A/C:
true, Central Air, Ductless
Heating:
true, Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Fireplace:
Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 5
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Permeable Paving, Porch, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Other
Style:
Victorian
Parking:
Under, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Slate, Rubber
Windows:
Storm Window(s), Screens
General:
Frame, Stone, Brick/Mortar

Location

Road/Access:
Public
Originating MLS:
MLS Property Information Network
County:
Hampshire

Lot

Zoning:
2F-5F, 3009655

Utilities

Utilities:
for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
MLS Property Information Network
Exclusions:
Seller Wishes To Leave The Property Fully Furnished. Open To Discussion. Will Take A Few Things.

This listing courtesy of:
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Nancy Hamel

About Amherst, MA

Housing

Number of Units
11,057
Median Home Value
$389,695
Median Rent
$1,205

50.09% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.12% are vacant.

Commute

Car
38.70%
Public Transportation
8.51%
Walk to Work
13.22%
Work from Home
36.18%
Other
0.47%

The median travel time to work is 11 minutes.

People

Population
40,697
Median Age
27.60
Median Household Size
2.84

Education

High School
11.49%
Associate’s Degree
5.15%
Bachelor’s Degree
26.92%
Graduate Degree
43.43%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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