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  • $2,800/mo

    29 Ridgecrest Rd, Amherst, MA 01002

    3beds
    1,500sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Single family residence
    Available now
    No pets
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Attached garage parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Home officeEnclosed porchFamily roomTwo-car attached garagePrivate landscaped backyardQuiet cul-de-sacHome gym
    This bright, well-maintained single-family home for rent Amherst MA sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and offers a perfect mix of one-level living with extra space. Ideal for families, visiting scholars, or professionals (sorry no undergraduate students), it balances proximity to campus with peaceful neighborhood charm. Highlights: *Spacious ranch-style layout with living room, enclosed porch, and family room *Three full bathrooms for convenient living *Hardwood floors throughout, cozy fireplace(s), and plenty of natural light *Extra finished space in basement for home office, home gym, and much more! Lower lever rooms do not meet code for sleeping space. Cannot be used for bedrooms. *Two-car attached garage + ample driveway parking *Private, landscaped backyard perfect for relaxing or gardening Location & Schools: Located in the desirable North Amherst neighborhood Located just 1.4 miles from UMass Amherst Campus PVTA bus routes are just 3 streets over at the intersection of Van Meter Dr. and East Pleasant St. Zoned for Wildwood Elementary School, Amherst Middle School, and Amherst High School Utilities & Extras: Oil-fired baseboard (forced hot water) heating Public water and sewer Full basement with laundry Enclosed porch adds bonus living space. Backup Generator Central Air Conditioning Restrictions: No Undergraduates Fee Disclosure: Broker Fee equal to 60% of the rent amount applies, due at time of application, Alan St. Hilaire Broker. Lease term: 8/1/2025 through 7/26/2026, renewable yearly, sorry no pets, no smoking, no vaping, no undergraduate students. Included in Rent: Lawn and grounds care, water sewer Tenant Responsible For: All utilities, snow and ice removal The housing advertised may no longer be available for rental. Broker Fee equal to 60% of the rent amount applies, due at time of application, Alan St. Hilaire Broker.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: No Utilities included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: AMHEM0008BB0000L0008

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Amherst

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/24/2025Price change$2,800-15.2%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/9/2025Listed for rent$3,300$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/26/1998Sold$195,000$130/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: North Amherst