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144 West Street, Amherst MA 01002
Amherst, MA 01002 • South Amherst
$479,000
Est. $3,381/month
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About this home
This 1950 Cape in South Amherst is nicely situated up on a small knoll. The first floor has nice oak floors with a fireplace in the big living room. The dining room also with hardwood floors opens to a large, screened in porch off the back of the house. There are 2 big bedrooms with a full bath downstairs both have hardwood floors and there are 2 more bedrooms, a second bath and a small office on the 2nd floor. The breezeway connects the house to the garage. There is a large backyard with room for a garden and the kids to play. Conveniently located to the center of town and colleges. The furnace and roof have been replaced within the year.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Aug 19, 2026
$479,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Borawski
Office: Borawski Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $479,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,112 | $507,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,112
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$507,600
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Living Area
2,198 sq ft
Lot Size
0.94 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Home Office
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Screened
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,112
Assessed Value
$507,600
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Seasonal Seepage In Basement, Seller Has Not Lived In The House Since Childhood.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Hampshire
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,198 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,198 sq ft above grade
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchScreened
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Home Office
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Full, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry:
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage:
100.00 ft
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Sidewalks
Nearby Schools
School District
Amherst-Pelham School District local
School Safety
2024-25
0.3%
Low
0.3%
Suspensions
0.7%
In-School
5.2% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
B-
Crocker Farm Elementary School
0.3 mi
|
#439 of 824
|
Score: 46.5
Dropped 266 spots from last year
-11.7 below state avg
353 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
The Common School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-05
Amherst Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-03
Middle Schools
1 school
A-
Amherst Regional Middle School
2.3 mi
|
#95 of 352
|
Score: 50.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
366 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-08
High Schools
3 schools
School to Farm Program
1.7 mi
Grades 11
A-
Amherst Regional High School
2.1 mi
|
#84 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 113 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
816 students
Diverse
19 sports
• 1,680 athletes
Strong AP Program
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
A+
Hopkins Academy
3.7 mi
|
#3 of 25
|
Score: 53.5
Improved 80 spots from last year
-4.7 below state avg
203 students
Moderate
12 sports
• 434 athletes
Strong AP Program
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
South Amherst
144 West Street, Amherst MA 01002
Amherst, MA 01002
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Kathleen Borawski
Listing Office
Borawski Real Estate
Office Phone
413-584-5555
Agent MLS ID
E0000KAB
Office MLS ID
AN2413
Listing Data Updated
Aug 19, 2026 11:29 AM EDT
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