108 Lessey St, Amherst, MA 01002

$899,000 Asking Price

6 beds
3 baths
3,280  sqft
Built in 1878

Now offered at a new price! True to its architectural roots, this 1878 Italianate-style home in the heart of Amherst offers a distinctive, casual elegance while seamlessly blending traditional details with modern improvements. You will appreciate the newer roof and owned solar panels (both 2020), and updated kitchen & first-floor bathroom alongside ornate woodwork and original inlay flooring. The gracious first floor includes a large mudroom with laundry, eat-in kitchen, formal dining & living rooms, a comfortable den, and study with built-ins. Upstairs you will find a primary en-suite, five additional bedrooms, and a shared full bath. Enjoy two covered outdoor spaces - a generous side porch and screened front porch - both with views of established gardens, and a large 2-story carriage house that inspires one's imagination. This beautiful home is just steps from local schools, Amherst College and a vibrant downtown - Jones Library, Amherst Cinema, shops, cafes/restaurants, and more!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Mud Room, Study, Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry:
Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Other, Flooring - Wood
A/C:
true, Window Unit(s), Ductless
Heating:
true, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Fireplace:
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 4

Exterior

General:
Porch, Porch - Screened, Covered Patio/Deck, Other
Style:
Italianate
Parking:
Detached, Storage, Carriage Shed, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Construction

Roofing:
Rubber
General:
Frame, Stone, Brick/Mortar

Location

Road/Access:
Public
Originating MLS:
MLS Property Information Network
County:
Hampshire

Lot

Zoning:
RES, 3009630

Utilities

Utilities:
for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of:
5 College REALTORS Northampton, Natasha Yakovlev

About Amherst, MA

Housing

Number of Units
11,057
Median Home Value
$389,695
Median Rent
$1,205

50.09% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.12% are vacant.

Commute

Car
38.70%
Public Transportation
8.51%
Walk to Work
13.22%
Work from Home
36.18%
Other
0.47%

The median travel time to work is 11 minutes.

People

Population
40,697
Median Age
27.60
Median Household Size
2.84

Education

High School
11.49%
Associate’s Degree
5.15%
Bachelor’s Degree
26.92%
Graduate Degree
43.43%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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