Two-family investment minutes from Puffer's Pond and just ~3 miles to UMass and vibrant downtown Amherst. Built in 1983 on .69 acres, this well-maintained property offers two 3-bed, 1-bath units (6 bedrooms total), separate utilities, 2 laundry rooms, a full basement, 2-car garage, and an owned solar system helping offset utility costs.Puffer's Pond is one of the area's most beloved spots — swimming, hiking trails, and quiet natural beauty just down the road. Downtown Amherst adds restaurants, shops, and easy access to Amherst College and UMass — a huge draw for tenants and future owners alike.With excellent rental history, this property offers day-one cash flow for an investor (Owner Occupied exempt!), or the option to live in one unit and rent the other. A rare combination of income, location, and lifestyle in one of the Valley's most sought-after rental markets. Book your showing today! See special showing instructions.
For sale
$679,000
579 Pulpit Hill Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
6beds
1,944sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,765/mo
2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Built in 1983
-- sqft lot
$683,200 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basement
- 10 days |
- 241 |
- 10 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tess Coburn-Salem 413-923-7622,
Delap Real Estate LLC 413-586-9111
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73551281
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Living RM/Dining RM Combo
- Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,944
- Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,944
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: M:003C B:0000 L:0100,3006777
- Zoning: RO30
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Conservation Area, Public School
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $530,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,972
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Total actual rent: 4850
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$683,200
$649,000 - $717,000
$3,022/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $679,000+105.8%$349/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73551281 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2012 | Sold | $330,000-2.7%$170/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2012 | Listing removed | $339,000$174/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71300824 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2011 | Price change | $339,000-1.6%$174/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71300824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2011 | Listed for sale | $344,500-7.5%$177/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71300824 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2011 | Listing removed | $372,500$192/sqft |
Source: NCI #71193316 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2011 | Price change | $372,500-4.4%$192/sqft |
Source: Jones Group REALTORS� #71193316 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2011 | Price change | $389,500-7.2%$200/sqft |
Source: Gerald L Jones #71193316 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2011 | Listed for sale | $419,500+133.1%$216/sqft |
Source: Gerald L Jones #71193316 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/1998 | Sold | $180,000$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,751 +5.9% | $487,500 +9.2% |
| 2024 | $8,263 +4.7% | $446,400 +13.7% |
| 2023 | $7,893 +3% | $392,700 +9% |
| 2022 | $7,661 +0.2% | $360,200 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $7,648 +2.3% | $350,500 |
| 2020 | $7,473 +4% | $350,500 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $7,187 +3.1% | $329,700 |
| 2018 | $6,970 +2% | $329,700 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $6,833 +2.9% | $313,000 |
| 2016 | $6,642 +3.3% | $313,000 |
| 2015 | $6,429 +0.8% | $313,000 +3% |
| 2014 | $6,375 -8.2% | $304,000 -10.7% |
| 2013 | $6,943 +3.3% | $340,500 |
| 2012 | $6,721 -1.9% | $340,500 -9.5% |
| 2011 | $6,850 +7.4% | $376,400 |
| 2010 | $6,380 +7.1% | $376,400 0% |
| 2009 | $5,956 +3% | $376,500 +4.3% |
| 2008 | $5,782 +13% | $360,900 +10.6% |
| 2007 | $5,116 +4.1% | $326,300 |
| 2006 | $4,914 +3.8% | $326,300 +15% |
| 2005 | $4,735 +18.3% | $283,700 +23.3% |
| 2004 | $4,004 +3.3% | $230,100 +1.6% |
| 2003 | $3,875 +3.9% | $226,500 +15.4% |
| 2002 | $3,728 +21.4% | $196,200 +17.1% |
| 1997 | $3,072 | $167,500 |
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Neighborhood: 01002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Arm
- High: Arh
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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