For sale
$860,000
5beds
3,314sqft
616 Station Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
5beds
3,314sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1979
3.75 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$260 price/sqft
What's special
Passive-solar designHobby-ready shedPeaceful woodland settingLoft retreatCircular driveAbutting amherst woodsSoaking bath
A PROPERTY UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE ON THE MARKET! This distinctive 5-bedroom post-and-beam contemporary is set privately on 3.75 wooded acres abutting Amherst Woods and feels like a woodland retreat just minutes from Amherst center. Passive-solar design, soaring beamed spaces, abundant windows and a sunken fireplaced living room bring the surrounding woods into nearly every room. The kitchen, sunroom and french doors invite easy indoor-outdoor living, while the top floor primary suite offers a vaulted beam ceiling, walk-in closet, soaking bath and loft retreat. A finished walk-out lower level adds 3 bedrooms, a full bath and kitchenette, creating an unusually flexible space for guests, work, teenagers or multigenerational living. The current owners have invested thoughtfully in both the care and evolution of the property, including a 2023 roof and skylights, heat pump, minisplits, flooring, garage doors and exterior paint, as well as numerous outdoor improvements, including stone paths, patio, fire pit, a private wooded 1/3-mile walking loop, a large fenced, lighted pet area off the back deck and a hobby-ready shed. A circular drive and peaceful woodland setting complete this truly distinctive, private and versatile Amherst property. A truly one-of-a-kind property!
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- 1,130 |
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Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73572758
Travel times
Exterior Front
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Sunroom
Staircase
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Bathroom
Primary Bedroom Closet
2nd Floor Bedroom
2nd Floor Bathroom
2nd Floor Laundry Room
Lower Level Kitchen/Dining Room
Lower Level Bathroom
Lower Level Bedroom #1
Lower Level Bedroom #2
Lower Level Bedroom #3
Entry/Mudroom
Exterior Backyard
Exterior Backyard
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Aimee Kelly Crew 413-313-2127,
eXp Realty LLC 888-854-7493,
Aimee Kelly 413-313-2127
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73572758
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Third
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Balcony - Exterior, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Balcony - Exterior, Slider
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Area, Pantry, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Sun Room, Inlaw Apt., Mud Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Bay/Bow/Box
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,314
- Total interior livable area: 3,314 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,704
- Finished area below ground: 610
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Wood, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 3.75 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: M:024B B:0000 L:0083,3012981
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Post & Beam
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Remodeled
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, University
- Subdivision: Less than 1/2 mile to the Norwottuck Rail Trail
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $790,800
- Annual tax amount: $13,372
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $860,000+78.1%$260/sqft |
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| 6/20/2018 | Sold | $483,000-3.4%$146/sqft |
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| 5/3/2018 | Pending sale | $499,900$151/sqft |
Source: 5 College REALTORS� #72311682 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $499,900+12.3%$151/sqft |
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| 10/30/2014 | Sold | $445,000-3.1%$134/sqft |
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| 9/10/2014 | Pending sale | $459,000$139/sqft |
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| 7/28/2014 | Price change | $459,000-2.1%$139/sqft |
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| 6/16/2014 | Price change | $469,000-2.1%$142/sqft |
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| 5/5/2014 | Price change | $479,000-2.8%$145/sqft |
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| 4/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $493,000$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,152 +2.5% | $732,700 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $12,827 +4.9% | $693,000 +13.9% |
| 2023 | $12,233 +6.9% | $608,600 +13.1% |
| 2022 | $11,448 +4.7% | $538,200 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $10,938 +2.3% | $501,300 |
| 2020 | $10,688 +3.5% | $501,300 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $10,322 +3.1% | $473,500 |
| 2018 | $10,010 +1.4% | $473,500 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $9,867 +2.3% | $452,000 -0.5% |
| 2016 | $9,642 +3.3% | $454,400 |
| 2015 | $9,333 +1.6% | $454,400 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $9,187 +2.8% | $438,100 |
| 2013 | $8,933 +3.3% | $438,100 |
| 2012 | $8,648 +8.4% | $438,100 0% |
| 2011 | $7,975 +7.4% | $438,200 |
| 2010 | $7,427 +1.6% | $438,200 -5.2% |
| 2009 | $7,312 -4.4% | $462,200 -3.2% |
| 2008 | $7,650 +2.2% | $477,500 |
| 2007 | $7,487 +4.1% | $477,500 |
| 2006 | $7,191 +3.5% | $477,500 +14.6% |
| 2005 | $6,951 +7.6% | $416,500 +12.2% |
| 2004 | $6,459 +3.2% | $371,200 +1.5% |
| 2003 | $6,257 +9.4% | $365,700 +21.5% |
| 2002 | $5,717 +15.1% | $300,900 +11.1% |
| 1997 | $4,968 | $270,900 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,487/mo
Principal & interest
$4512
Property taxes
$975
Estimated market value
$845,700
$803,000 - $888,000
$4,257/mo
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Neighborhood: 01002
Nearby schools
Fort River Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 2.5 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10Student Progress Rating
8/10Amherst Regional Middle School
Grades 7-8 • 3.5 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Amherst Regional High School
Grades 9-12 • 3.3 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10College Readiness Rating
8/10