
136 Lincoln Avenue Amherst — Photo 1 of 36
$550,000
Investment Analysis — 136 Lincoln Avenue
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 3.12% cap rate and $17,135/yr in estimated NOI at the $550,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
2,136
Style
Single Family
Built
1953
Location, location, location! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ranch-style home is located just steps from Amity Street, the Jones Library, Amherst Cinema, and Town center. Set back from the street with plenty of natural privacy screening this property offers single floor living and great potential to create the home of your dreams. Although in need of updates and cosmetic repairs, this home is offered at a price that will allow for improvements. The large living and dining areas offer an open floor plan with wood floors, fireplace, and expansive windows to bring in eastern morning light. The kitchen has ample cabinetry and storage space, gas cooktop and wall oven and is situated along the back of the house with large windows facing the backyard. A rear sunroom with wood floors was added to enjoy the quiet privacy of the outdoor spaces. Other features include a one-car attached garage, walk-out basement, natural gas heating, walk-up attic, porch, patio, and new hook-up to Town sewer. This property is a rare opportunity to secure a prime in-town location, single floor living, and with potential to expand and customize to your liking. Showings deferred until Open House on Thursday, September 17th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Second Open House Saturday, September 19th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,136 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 20,963 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.
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Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Water Heater • Oven • Dishwasher • Disposal • Range • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer • Range Hood
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • House of Worship • Public School • University
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Window Seat
Dining Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
Kitchen
Lvl FirstFlooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
Primary Bedroom
Lvl FirstWalk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2
Lvl FirstBedroom 3
Lvl FirstCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Slider
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 2
Lvl FirstBathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl, Pedestal Sink
Listing Agent: Kathleen Z. Zeamer
Listing Office: 5 College REALTORS®
MLS® Number: 73576667