Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Amherst and Granby homes tour

Today the realtors' tour went to eight homes, all were clean and I'd take buyers to any or all of them as the price and condition and location were all pretty nice:
1. 166 College Street, Amherst, $279,500. This is a nice old home on a corner lot on a busy street, close to public transportation and close to the train tracks and walking distance to the town center. The home is currently occupied by many renters (most likely college students or young adults). When we were there a woman was in the shower, even though they knew 40 realtors were touring their home at 9am. There were several other young people in various rooms as I went through the home. The place is in good condition and would be a great place to live for a family as there is lots of room.

2. 45 Wildwood Lane, Amherst, $365,000. This is a three bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch with 1/2 acre of land. This has a nice enclosed sunroom in the front and a garden in the back. Lots of pride of ownership. Located on a quiet dead-end street very near UMass.

3. 5 Blackberry Lane, Amherst, $409,900. This cape has .55 acres, built in 1966, 4 bed, 2 bath. I felt the kitchen should have had more upgrades for this price-point.

4. 435 Pine Street, Amherst, $349,900. Everyone raved over this cutey. Yes, it is located on a busy street, but the curb-appeal is nice, and I wasn't disappointed when I saw the interior. This conventional two-story home was built in 1860 but is updated beautifully. There is .63 of an acre, 1822 sq. ft of living space. I think this is the house with the bathroom in a closet upstairs, minus the toilet, and another bathroom unexpectedly off the kitchen.

5. 8 Emerson Court, Unit 8, Amherst $259,900. This condo is totally newly remodeled. There is lots of space in the basement. The landscaping is still going in so there are construction vehicles and rocks, but I'm sure that soon the curb appeal will be nice. This condo is located near a gym and lots of other condos. Easy commute from MA-9 or Pelham Road.

6. 28 Valley View Circle, Amherst, $309,900. This ranch was, I thought, boring on the outside. But the inside is very spacious, surprisingly so. It is located on .94 of an acre, built in 1963 and sports four bedrooms and 1.5 baths. This home is on a main street south of Amherst.

7. 15 Coach Lane, Amherst, $329,900. This split-level that was built in 1970 has .46 of an acre, 5 beds and 2.5 baths. Located on a quiet, dead-end streeet with a nice turn-around. This home is south of Amherst.

8. 121 Amherst Street, Granby, $299,900. This cape comes with 4.19 acres of land, was built in 1967, has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. One realtor I spoke with thought the price was high, but I'm not so sure. The views were lovely in the back yard. It is located on a main road but there is plenty of paved, off-street parking.

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