144 West Street Amherst — Photo 1 of 20
Recent Drop: $19,000
$460,000
144 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Amherst, MA 01002 — South Amherst
Beds
4
Baths
2
SqFt
2,198
Style
Single Family
Built
1950
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.
Key facts
It was listed on August 19, 2026. The price has come down from an original $479,000 to $460,000, most recently on September 17, 2026. The annual property taxes are $9,112 (2026 tax year). It sits on a 0.94-acre (40,765 sq ft) lot.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 22 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Amherst, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Sidewalks
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Lvl FirstOffice
Lvl SecondPrimary Bedroom
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
Lvl FirstBedroom 3
Lvl SecondBedroom 4
Lvl SecondBathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full
Bathroom 2
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full
Property History
$460,000
Was $479,000
Sep 17, 2026
MLS® 73565529
$479,000
Aug 19, 2026
MLS® 73565529
Questions about this home
When was 144 West Street, Amherst listed?
144 West Street, Amherst was listed on August 19, 2026.
Has the price of 144 West Street, Amherst changed?
The price has come down from an original $479,000 to $460,000, most recently on September 17, 2026.
What are the property taxes for 144 West Street, Amherst?
The annual property taxes for 144 West Street, Amherst are $9,112 (2026 tax year).
How big is the lot at 144 West Street, Amherst?
144 West Street, Amherst sits on a 0.94-acre (40,765 sq ft) lot.
What is the status of 144 West Street, Amherst?
144 West Street, Amherst is actively listed for sale.
Population
26,370
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$71K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
53.0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Hampshire County
389 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+48% vs the prior 12 months) — 274 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,198 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 40,765 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Kathleen Borawski
Listing Office: Borawski Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73565529
