144 West Street Amherst — Photo 1 of 20
$479,000
Investment Analysis — 144 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002 — South Amherst
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA, a 4-bedroom in 01002 carries an estimated $3,340/mo in gross rent — about a 4.46% cap rate and $21,349/yr in estimated NOI at the $479,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
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.
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.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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 SecondMaster Bedroom
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
Lvl FirstBedroom 3
Lvl SecondBedroom 4
Lvl SecondBathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full
Bathroom 2
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full
Listing Agent: Kathleen Borawski
Listing Office: Borawski Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73565529
