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Listing broker remarks

Ideally located in the heart of Amherst, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial with 2 car detached garage offers easy access to Amherst College, UMass Amherst, shopping, dining, and entertainment. The property abuts Amherst Regional High School. The first floor features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile flooring. A full bathroom with a washer and dryer adds everyday convenience. The living room, dining room, and family room flow seamlessly together, creating an inviting layout that's perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The stunning family room, added in 1988, is the centerpiece of the home. It features beautiful hardwood flooring, a dramatic vaulted, wood-plank cathedral ceiling with skylights, a cozy fireplace, a bay window that fills the room with natural light, elegant French doors, and two exterior doors leading to the rear Trex deck, creating a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living. The second floor offers three bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring, and a full bathroom. Bedroom #2 features a charming interior balcony overlooking the family room, adding architectural interest and an open, airy feel. The full basement includes a half bathroom, a bulkhead for convenient exterior access, and a channel drain installed in 2025 for added peace of mind. A beautiful front porch welcomes you to this charming Colonial, while the spacious rear Trex deck overlooks the open school fields, offering a peaceful outdoor retreat for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the surrounding views. Combining classic colonial charm with thoughtful updates, unique architectural details, and generous living spaces, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Amherst living.— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals

Key details

  • 2,496 sq ft
  • 12,700 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $280 / sq ft
  • $10,119 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠1⁠0⁠5⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
41 Cottage St
Town
Amherst, MA
ZIP
01002
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1517 / 8

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
AMH.363

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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.