48 Railroad St Amherst — Photo 1 of 39
$575,000
Investment Analysis — 48 Railroad St
Amherst, MA 01002
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA, a 3-bedroom in 01002 carries an estimated $3,100/mo in gross rent — about a 3.69% cap rate and $21,241/yr in estimated NOI at the $575,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
1,207
Style
Single Family
Built
1900
Adorable 1900 farmhouse in town, on deadend street, large .86 acre lot with undeniable potential. 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath. original wood trim, leaded glass window and fir floors, built in cabinet in living room, good sized kitchen with a 5x7 pantry and dining space. 2022 New 4 zone, gas tankless hot water/boiler system. with outbuilding/bungalow, potential for an ADU.
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: 604 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,207 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 37,600 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 MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date.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
Gas Water Heater • Tankless Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • Laundromat
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl Main,First12.666666666 x 13.166666666
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Lvl Main,First13.166666666 x 17.5
Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Pantry
Primary Bedroom
Lvl Main,First12.25 x 14.416666666
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second10.083333333 x 13.166666666
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second17 x 12.25
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1
Lvl First8.166666666 x 12.083333333
Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second10 x 9.583333333
Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Listing Agent: Raphael Elison
Listing Office: Brick & Mortar
MLS® Number: 73567696
