Opportunity Knocks! This charming Cape with a classic red barn offers endless potential in a highly desirable North Amherst location. Conveniently situated near the Mill District, UMass Amherst, Puffers Pond, and other area amenities, this property combines character, location, and opportunity. With a strong rental history, it's an excellent investment property, or bring your vision and creativity to transform it into your own unique home. Set on a spacious corner lot, the property features a two-story barn connected to the house by a breezeway/carport, along with a generous yard ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. ADU possibilities. Inside, the main level includes an eat-in kitchen, full bath, living room, family room, built-ins, first-floor bedroom, and convenient laundry area. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms. Being sold as is. Schedule your showing today!
Pending
Price cut: $10.1K (8/24)
$349,900
177 Montague Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
3beds
1,579sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1825
0.5 Acres Lot
$343,300 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming capeFamily roomEat-in kitchenClassic red barnFirst-floor bedroomSpacious corner lotConvenient laundry area
- 64 days
- 1,760
- 84
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kate Hogan 413-687-3599,
Brick & Mortar 413-259-8888
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73548268
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,579
- Total interior livable area: 1,579 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,579
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Barn/Stable, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: 3006884
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1825
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Public School, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $389,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,585
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
Estimated market value
$343,300
$326,000 - $360,000
$3,230/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2026 | Pending sale | $349,900$222/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $349,900-2.8%$222/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $360,000-4%$228/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $375,000-6.2%$237/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Price change | $399,900-4.8%$253/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $419,900-4.5%$266/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,900$279/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listing removed | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 10/31/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,200$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,419 +2.7% | $357,600 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $6,253 +4.3% | $337,800 +13.3% |
| 2023 | $5,994 +3.5% | $298,200 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $5,792 +5.2% | $272,300 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $5,505 +2.3% | $252,300 |
| 2020 | $5,379 +2.8% | $252,300 +5.1% |
| 2019 | $5,234 +2.4% | $240,100 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,110 +6.6% | $241,700 +10.1% |
| 2017 | $4,794 +2.9% | $219,600 |
| 2016 | $4,660 +11.5% | $219,600 +8% |
| 2015 | $4,178 +1.2% | $203,400 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $4,127 +2.8% | $196,800 |
| 2013 | $4,013 +3.3% | $196,800 |
| 2012 | $3,885 +2.4% | $196,800 -5.6% |
| 2011 | $3,795 +7.4% | $208,500 |
| 2010 | $3,534 -7.2% | $208,500 -13.4% |
| 2009 | $3,808 +17% | $240,700 +18.5% |
| 2008 | $3,254 +2.2% | $203,100 |
| 2007 | $3,185 -2.3% | $203,100 -6.2% |
| 2006 | $3,260 -0.6% | $216,500 +10.2% |
| 2005 | $3,280 +21% | $196,500 +26.1% |
| 2004 | $2,711 +4.1% | $155,800 +2.4% |
| 2003 | $2,604 -3.2% | $152,200 +7.5% |
| 2002 | $2,690 +18.5% | $141,600 +14.4% |
| 1997 | $2,270 | $123,800 |
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Neighborhood: North Amherst
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wildwood
- Middle: Amherst Ms
- High: Amherst Hs
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