A charming two-bedroom home on Riverside Drive in Northampton's Baystate neighborhood in Florence. Known as a historical landmark, "The Benson Cottage." This house is thought to be where Sojourner Truth lived when she began her novel. A little over a mile to Cooley Dickinson Hospital, two miles from downtown Northampton and Smith College, and only a twenty-minute drive to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The house features a deep backyard, mature Ash trees, and plenty of space for gardening. A few blocks to cafes and entertainment in downtown Florence. Across the street from Maines Field and a short distance from meandering wooded trails along the Mill River and Look Park. Full bath off the kitchen with tub with tile surround. Kitchen with double sink, stove, refrigerator and ample cabinet and counter space. Living room with original wood flooring leads to backyard access. Two bedrooms on the second floor. Stackable washer and dryer in one of the bedrooms. Nice, large back yard. Enjoy air conditioning throughout the summer and heat in the winter with high efficiency electric mini splits. Tenant responsible for electric for hot water, stove, and mini splits, heating oil, trash removal and snow removal. Included in rent water, sewer and lawn care. No smoking. Cat considered, no dog. No undergrads..
House for rent
$1,950/mo
Fees may apply
615 Riverside Dr, Northampton, MA 01062
2beds
768sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Sat Nov 1 2025
No pets
-- A/C
-- Laundry
-- Parking
-- Heating
What's special
Deep backyardOriginal wood flooringMature ash treesStackable washer and dryerDouble sink
- 30 days
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Garbage not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Hot water not included in rent, Lawn Care included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: NHAMM023CB0003L0001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Northampton
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/26/2025 | Price change | $1,950-7.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
9/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100+90.9%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
12/2/2022 | Sold | $324,000+12.1%$422/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73053051 | ||
11/3/2022 | Contingent | $289,000$376/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73053051 | ||
10/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $289,000+252.4%$376/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73053051 | ||