Rare Amherst Opportunity! This legal 2-family home offers indoor–outdoor living, exceptional privacy, and unbeatable proximity to Amherst Regional Middle & High Schools. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,022 sq. ft., the main residence includes hardwood floors, great natural light, and a seamless layout connecting to a fenced backyard with in-ground pool and patio. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms and two updated baths.A fully independent legal studio apartment/ADU with private entrance, kitchenette, full bath, and dedicated parking provides outstanding flexibility—ideal for rental income, guests, or multigenerational living.Two additional non-buildable wetlands parcels offer a natural privacy buffer rarely found this close to town. An oversized garage and ample off-street parking complete the package.Minutes to Amherst Center, UMass, cafés, conservation trails, and bus routes—perfect for owner-occupants or investors alike.
Sold for $760,000
$760,000
161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002
4beds
2,022sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1949
-- sqft lot
$761,000 Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$3,574 Estimated rent
Home value
$761,000
$700,000 - $829,000
$3,574/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 14, 2026 at 04:24pm
Listed by:
Albert Hajdaraj 508-851-5888,
Real Broker MA, LLC 855-450-0442
Bought with:
Stacy Ashton
Ashton Realty Group Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73458613
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,022
- Total interior livable area: 2,022 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,022
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0011D B:0000 L:0066,3008818
- Zoning: RD11
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Amherst
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 6300
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Sold | $760,000-0.7%$376/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73458613 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Contingent | $765,000$378/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73458613 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $765,000+12.3%$378/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73458613 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $681,000-4.1%$337/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73190431 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Contingent | $710,000$351/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73190431 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,527 +11.1% | $642,200 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $10,379 +4.6% | $560,700 +13.5% |
| 2023 | $9,927 +3.7% | $493,900 +9.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Wildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Amherst Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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