Amherst market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Amherst, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Amherst
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Recently sold in Amherst
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Amherst
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
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).
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.
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.0:1
- District
- Amherst
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.0:1
- District
- Amherst-Pelham
- Enrollment
- 858
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
- District
- Amherst-Pelham
Cities near Amherst
ZIP codes in Amherst
Amherst real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Amherst right now?+
There are currently 141 active listings in Amherst, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Amherst?+
The median list price for active listings in Amherst is $449,900. Homes are spending an average of 127 days on market.
Is Amherst's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Amherst have fallen 6.7% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Amherst?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Amherst are Echo Hill South.
What schools serve Amherst?+
The closest public schools to Amherst's center are Fort River Elementary, Amherst Regional Middle School, Amherst Regional High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Amherst walkable?+
Amherst's center has a walkability score of 89 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.