You're driving through Conway, MA and you notice a charming cottage farmhouse with a chartreuse front door and cozy front porch, tucked next to the South River. A plaque near the front door reads "Oldest Home on Main Street", built in 1830. You may feel compelled to honk the bike horn-cum-doorbell announcing your arrival. You will be [...]
Come check out 21 Hooker Avenue in downtown Northampton, MA! This beautifully updated, move-in ready home with historic charm and modern amenities is set on a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance to downtown Northampton and one block from the bike trail. The house features a brand-new custom kitchen with energy efficient stainless-steel [...]
Have you been looking for the perfect spot to build a small footprint house within walking distance to downtown Northampton? If so, look no further! 0 Stoddard Street in Northampton is a unique infill lot. It has the required 50 feet of frontage but widens to 65 feet along the back lot line. In addition, the seller is willing to allow a "zero lot line" on the left hand border (from the street). The city's mandated 15 foot side setback would be *softened* up to 10 feet closer to the existing lot line - allowing for more space to build or add a garage. Stoddard Street abuts the bike path, it is steps away from the supermarket, and walking distance to town. While it's proximity to town/bike path allows for a "car lite" lifestyle, Stoddard Street is quiet, lined with quaint houses and lovely gardens. For more information, contact Julie Starr. Offered at $180,000
Wonderful new Maple and Main Realty listing! 65 Morningside Drive in Florence, MA, off of Country Way is a little slice of heaven! This immaculate 4 bedroom, 4 bath contemporary home sits on a lush half acre lot with mature gardens, Ipe deck with built-in seating area, bar height table and a Goshen stone patio. Meticulously maintained and [...]
Back on the market with a significant price reduction - 41 Pine Island Lake in Westhampton, MA is a sweet house with a private beach. A wonderful getaway bungalow on a 1/4 acre lot on the peaceful Pine Island Lake. This cozy home features 2 bedrooms, a newly constructed 245 square foot insulated sleeping loft with skylights, a separate [...]
51 Pomeroy Meadow Road in Southampton, MA, is a lovely new 3143 square foot Maple and Main Realty listing. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 updated farmhouse sits on a 0.86 acre pastoral lot. Complete with wildlife, lovely plantings, and a seasonal brook with foot bridges from the porch, deck and picture windows - this house oozes charm and [...]
We have a new listing at 8 Middle Street, Florence MA. This immaculate and cozy 2-family home, reads like a single family home with an attached apartment. The main unit is comprised of a beautifully appointed living/dining room - complete with recessed lighting and beautiful built-ins, made by the owner (a renowned local furniture maker) . [...]
Lovell House Condominiums at 32 North Prospect Street in Amherst, MA, is a new condominium complex, specifically designed for buyers who are looking for an intelligently crafted home, with high quality, energy efficient heating and cooling systems and elegant finishes, right in heart of downtown Amherst. The complex will ultimately consist of 6 units, 4 of which are new construction, and two in the fully renovated, historic Gothic Cottage. At present, Unit 4 and Unit 5 are currently listed on MLS. Unit 3 is not yet on MLS but construction is nearing completion. Unit 5 is slightly smaller than Unit 4, at 1785 sq. ft., this space includes 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a private backyard, and a small front court yard. Each unit will offer its own distinct character and personality. This quiet and peaceful setting is just steps from the library, cinema, shops and restaurants in vibrant Amherst MA.
The historic nature of the original house, "The Gothic Cottage", adds an interesting twist to this development, The design of the cottage may be inspired by A.J. Downing's pattern books, and employs romantic whimsy in combining Second Empire features with those of the Gothic Revival. This property is part of the Prospect-Gaylord Historic District of Amherst, which was designated a National Register Historic District on 2/4/93
Historic Gothic Cottage. Will be completely renovated to include 2 condos.
The following photos are of 32 North Prospect St, Unit 4 - This brand new 1865 sq. ft. unit includes 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a one-car attached garage, private backyard space and small front court yard. Charming archways and built-ins, a cozy fireplace, 9 ft. ceilings, a skylight, high-end finishes, stainless appliances and a full basement complete the picture.
For more information, or to schedule a showing, contact Kate Iles or Karen McAmis.
Check out our new lakeside listing at 41 Pine Island Lake in Westhampton, MA.
Front view of house with stone patio and private outdoor shower on the right side. Storage shed sits behind house
Private beach, steps from the house
View from kitchen, looking towards dining room and living room. Sleeping loft above.
Living room, overlooking the [...]
LOW INVENTORY OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE
According the the MLSPIN (Pioneer Valley chapter of MLS), there were 61 single family homes listed for sale between March 1st and May 1st of 2016 alone. Here we are in mid April of 2017, and there are only 45 single family homes on the market in Northampton. Some of these are new construction opportunities, and some are already under agreement.
Pictured Above, 32 Liberty Street in Northampton, MA
Agents within our office have anecdotes of packed open houses, with multiple offers being submitted and buyers being outbid on the few houses that have come on the market this spring. This article from realestate.boston.com confirms that housing inventory in Massachusetts is at an all-time low.
Whatever the factors are behind the dearth of new single-family listings - the fact is that now is a great time to sell! Buyers are eager to buy, interest rates are still low. So, if you are a seller thinking about possibly selling your home - the first step is to reach out to your agent to find out what our opinion of market value would be. There is no question that the demand is high, and many houses are selling for above asking price in this climate. Contact us today to set up your comparative market analysis!