Standing on a sweeping landscape in the heart of downtown Amherst, this magnificent home blends timeless vintage character with refined modern luxury. Exquisite original details—newly refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully tiled fireplace with carved mantle, a grand staircase, stained glass windows, wainscoting, and an expansive front porch—exude historic charm. Freshly painted inside and out, the house also features a fully reimagined chef’s kitchen with all new luxury Thermador appliances. The spacious layout includes 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the second floor, perfect for large households or hosting guests. The third floor offers 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a sitting room/den, creating a private, primary suite, ideal for comfort and entertainment. A detached studio is the ideal space for work or relaxation. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just down the street from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, restaurants, farmers’ market, cinema, and library.
Sold for $1,150,000 on 06/26/25
$1,150,000
242 Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
8beds
4,003sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
0.7 Acres Lot
$1,163,400 Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$5,426 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 10:19am
Listed by:
Miriam Sirota,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with:
Julie B. Held
Delap Real Estate LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375387
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window Seat
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Pendant, Window Seat
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Window Seat
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Pendant, Pocket Door
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Steam, Radiant, Oil, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor
Features
- Closet, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Open Floorplan, Bedroom, Bathroom, Sitting Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Picture, Stained Glass, Skylight
- Basement: Partial,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Dirt Floor,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,003
- Total interior livable area: 4,003 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,003
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.70 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:0011C B:0000 L:0063,3008438
- Zoning: RG10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Location
- Region: Amherst
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
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