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Listing broker remarks

Opportunity Knocks! This charming Cape with a classic red barn offers endless potential in a highly desirable North Amherst location. Conveniently situated near the Mill District, UMass Amherst, Puffers Pond, and other area amenities, this property combines character, location, and opportunity. With a strong rental history, it's an excellent investment property, or bring your vision and creativity to transform it into your own unique home. Set on a spacious corner lot, the property features a two-story barn connected to the house by a breezeway/carport, along with a generous yard ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. ADU possibilities. Inside, the main level includes an eat-in kitchen, full bath, living room, family room, built-ins, first-floor bedroom, and convenient laundry area. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms. Being sold as is. Schedule your showing today!— Brick & Mortar

Key details

  • 1,579 sq ft
  • 21,780 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1825 built
  • $253 / sq ft
  • $6,585 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠8⁠2⁠6⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
177 Montague Rd
Town
Amherst, MA
ZIP
01002
Deed (Bk/Pg)
2517 / 346

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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.