979 Bay Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
4 bd 2 ba 1,944 sqft Built 1860 Lot 86,249 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$515,000
May 7, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | Sold | $515,000 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Listing removed | — | MLSPIN |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Price changed | $524,900 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Price changed | $539,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Listed | $559,000 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 20, 2007 | Sold | $303,500 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Listed | $309,900 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 26, 2006 | Listing removed | $349,900 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 16, 2006 | Listing removed | $109,900 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 12, 2006 | Listed | $109,900 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 25, 2006 | Listed | $349,900 | MLSPIN |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $293,300 | $175,900 | $469,200 | $8,422 |
| 2024 | $292,100 | $166,500 | $458,600 | $8,489 |
| 2023 | $253,000 | $152,000 | $405,000 | $8,141 |
| 2022 | $233,700 | $137,900 | $371,600 | $7,904 |
| 2021 | $218,100 | $128,200 | $346,300 | $7,556 |
| 2020 | $218,100 | $128,200 | $346,300 | $7,383 |
| 2018 | $200,700 | $128,200 | $328,900 | $6,953 |
| 2017 | $177,500 | $122,300 | $299,800 | $6,545 |
| 2016 | $177,500 | $122,300 | $299,800 | $6,362 |
| 2015 | $177,500 | $122,300 | $299,800 | $6,158 |
| 2014 | $169,700 | $120,300 | $290,000 | $6,081 |
| 2006 | $204,000 | $114,800 | $318,800 | $4,801 |
| 2005 | $171,200 | $95,900 | $267,100 | $4,458 |
| 2004 | $138,400 | $76,000 | $214,400 | $3,731 |
| 2003 | $138,400 | $72,400 | $210,800 | $3,607 |
Property facts
Year built
1860
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,944 sqft
Lot size
86,249 sqft
ZIP code
01002
City
Amherst
Street
Bay Rd
Coordinates
42.31407, -72.48302
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,638
Gross rental yield
13.14%
Implied cap rate
8.54%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 979 Bay Rd last sell?
979 Bay Rd most recently sold on May 7, 2024 for $515,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 979 Bay Rd?
The most recent total assessment for 979 Bay Rd (year 2025) is $469,200 with $8,422 in property tax.
How does 979 Bay Rd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.9% below the last sale price of $515,000.
When was 979 Bay Rd built?
979 Bay Rd was built in 1860.
How does 979 Bay Rd compare to others on Bay Rd?
We track 8 other properties on Bay Rd. Browse the list under "Other properties on Bay Rd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 979 Bay Rd?
979 Bay Rd is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,944 sqft, 86,249 sqft lot single_family.
Is 979 Bay Rd a flip candidate?
No — 979 Bay Rd does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 979 Bay Rd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 979 Bay Rd is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.2%
Implied 1-yr
+4.8%
2026 Q3
$652.5K
2026 Q4
$652.5K
ZIP 01002 — Median Price History + Forecast
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