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$679,000

579 Pulpit Hill Rd, Amherst MA 01002
Amherst, MA 01002
Listed by Tess Coburn-Salem
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,944 sqft
Year built
1983

About this home

Two-family investment minutes from Puffer's Pond and just ~3 miles to UMass and vibrant downtown Amherst. Built in 1983 on .69 acres, this well-maintained property offers two 3-bed, 1-bath units (6 bedrooms total), separate utilities, 2 laundry rooms, a full basement, 2-car garage, and an owned solar system helping offset utility costs.Puffer's Pond is one of the area's most beloved spots — swimming, hiking trails, and quiet natural beauty just down the road. Downtown Amherst adds restaurants, shops, and easy access to Amherst College and UMass — a huge draw for tenants and future owners alike.With excellent rental history, this property offers day-one cash flow for an investor (Owner Occupied exempt!), or the option to live in one unit and rent the other. A rare combination of income, location, and lifestyle in one of the Valley's most sought-after rental markets. Book your showing today! See special showing instructions.

Property details

MLS #
73551281
Property type
2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
84
On market date
July 16, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.69 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Wildwood Elementary
2.21 mi away · Grades 0-6
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
344
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
District
Amherst
Middle
Amherst Regional Middle School
2.42 mi away · Grades 7-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
412
Student:teacher ratio
10.0:1
District
Amherst-Pelham
High
Amherst Regional High
2.66 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
858
Student:teacher ratio
12.3:1
District
Amherst-Pelham

Walkability

Blended score for Amherst's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

50
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
38 / 100
Restaurants & cafes3
Grocery stores0
Parks8
Schools1
Transit stops12
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$4,239/mo
$135,800 down
$543,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,523
Property tax (est.)$566
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 10, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.