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Listing broker remarks

Excellent LOCATION in the heart of downtown Amherst! Ready for investors or owner-occupants to make it their own, this 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home is full of opportunity. Hardwood floors and a flexible floor plan shine throughout, with bedrooms on both floors and a full bath on each level. The eat-in kitchen with ample cabinetry, laundry, spacious rooms and side porch offer great bones with plenty of room to add your personal touch. Key updates already done including roof, windows and electric panel, so those big-ticket items are checked off. Outside, you'll love the outdoor space with a large driveway for lots off-street parking, an attached garage and carport ideal for vehicles, storage or hobbies. All of this and more in the middle of it all steps to UMass, Amherst College and free PVTA bus. Enjoy the many restaurants, shops, parks, local cinema, library, live music venue and more right outside of your door. Bring your vision and creativity as the potential is endless!— William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Key details

  • 1,754 sq ft
  • 8,276 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1910 built
  • $398 / sq ft
  • $12,822 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠7⁠4⁠6⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
155 Amity St
Town
Amherst, MA
ZIP
01002
Deed (Bk/Pg)
9936 / 236

Historic designations

National Register
Prospect - Gaylord Historic District
Local Historic District
North Prospect - Lincoln - Sunset LHD
MACRIS Inventory
Linnell, Tempe - Marsh, Edward Baxter House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Amherst

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.