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

257 Main Street
Amherst, MA $1,800,000

257 Main Street

Amherst, MA

$1,800,000
  • 10 Beds
  • 9/1 Baths
  • 4,743 Sqft
363 Main Street
Amherst, MA $1,425,000

363 Main Street

Amherst, MA

$1,425,000
  • 5.00 Baths
  • 4,434 Sqft
363 Main Street
Amherst, MA $1,350,000

363 Main Street

Amherst, MA

$1,350,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 3/2 Baths
  • 4,434 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
108 Lessey St
Amherst, MA $989,000

108 Lessey St

Amherst, MA

$989,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,280 Sqft
846 East Pleasant
Amherst, MA $950,000

846 East Pleasant

Amherst, MA

$950,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,762 Sqft
51 Hop Brook Rd
Amherst, MA $899,900

51 Hop Brook Rd

Amherst, MA

$899,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 3/1 Baths
  • 3,600 Sqft

Amherst

Area Map

Amherst is within Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts and borders Hadley.

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Market Snapshot

Median Sales Price

September 2024 - Single Family Homes

$530K
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