Amherst

Massachusetts

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Amherst is a vibrant and lively college town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts with an urban/suburban vibe and a population of approximately 39,000 residents. Amherst, which encompasses 27.7 square miles, is the northernmost town in the Hartford-Springfield Metropolitan Region known as “The Knowledge Corner.” Residents enjoy the many academic, cultural and political events and activities the community has to offer. Its lush open space, rolling hills and crystal-clear lakes provide a wealth of recreation opportunities.

Amherst offers a plethora of opportunities to stay active, from ice skating, sledding and pond hockey during cold-weather months to cooling off in warmer weather along pristine lakes and ponds, or boating and fishing along the Connecticut River. A series of hiking and biking trails include a rail-to-trail which connects Amherst and Northampton. Points of interest include the Amherst Cinema Arts Center, Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College and the Emily Dickinson Museum, which honors the birthplace of Emily Dickinson, poet and lifelong Amherst resident.

Located in the Pioneer Valley encompassing Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties, Amherst bustles with amenities including small retail shops, restaurants and bars, music venues, art galleries and museums.

Amherst is a vibrant and lively college town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts with an urban/suburban vibe and a population of approximately 39,000 residents. Amherst, which encompasses 27.7 square miles, is the northernmost town in the Hartford-Springfield Metropolitan Region known as “The Knowledge Corner.” Residents enjoy the many academic, cultural and political events and activities the community has to offer. Its lush open space, rolling hills and crystal-clear lakes provide a wealth of recreation opportunities.

Amherst offers a plethora of opportunities to stay active, from ice skating, sledding and pond hockey during cold-weather months to cooling off in warmer weather along pristine lakes and ponds, or boating and fishing along the Connecticut River. A series of hiking and biking trails include a rail-to-trail which connects Amherst and Northampton. Points of interest include the Amherst Cinema Arts Center, Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College and the Emily Dickinson Museum, which honors the birthplace of Emily Dickinson, poet and lifelong Amherst resident.

Located in the Pioneer Valley encompassing Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties, Amherst bustles with amenities including small retail shops, restaurants and bars, music venues, art galleries and museums.

Amherst is a vibrant and lively college town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts with an urban/suburban vibe and a population of approximately 39,000 residents. Amherst, which encompasses 27.7 square miles, is the northernmost town in the Hartford-Springfield Metropolitan Region known as “The Knowledge Corner.” Residents enjoy the many academic, cultural and political events and activities the community has to offer. Its lush open space, rolling hills and crystal-clear lakes provide a wealth of recreation opportunities.

Amherst offers a plethora of opportunities to stay active, from ice skating, sledding and pond hockey during cold-weather months to cooling off in warmer weather along pristine lakes and ponds, or boating and fishing along the Connecticut River. A series of hiking and biking trails include a rail-to-trail which connects Amherst and Northampton. Points of interest include the Amherst Cinema Arts Center, Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College and the Emily Dickinson Museum, which honors the birthplace of Emily Dickinson, poet and lifelong Amherst resident.

Located in the Pioneer Valley encompassing Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties, Amherst bustles with amenities including small retail shops, restaurants and bars, music venues, art galleries and museums.

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Featured Listings

390 Old Montague Rd
Amherst, MA $80,000

390 Old Montague Rd

Amherst, MA

$80,000
  • 1.00 Acres
22-30 Nutting Ave
Amherst, MA $1,300,000

22-30 Nutting Ave

Amherst, MA

$1,300,000
  • 12 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,568 Sqft
30 Greenleaves Dr
Amherst, MA $1,300,000

30 Greenleaves Dr

Amherst, MA

$1,300,000
  • 0.00 Baths
  • 4.50 Acres
130 Linden Ridge Road
Amherst, MA $1,085,000

130 Linden Ridge Road

Amherst, MA

$1,085,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,450 Sqft
491 Pine Street
Amherst, MA $850,000

491 Pine Street

Amherst, MA

$850,000
  • 3.00 Baths
35 Canton Ave.
Amherst, MA $829,000

35 Canton Ave.

Amherst, MA

$829,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,135 Sqft
16 S Sunset Ave
Amherst, MA $825,000

16 S Sunset Ave

Amherst, MA

$825,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 1/1 Baths
  • 2,306 Sqft
3 Ladyslipper Circle
Amherst, MA $799,900

3 Ladyslipper Circle

Amherst, MA

$799,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,361 Sqft

Amherst

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Amherst is within Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts and borders Hadley.

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Median Sales Price

February 2024 - Single Family Homes

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