Academic Year 2026-2027: Renovated Historic Home in Amherst

Description

Recently renovated 5-BR/1.5-Bath 1932 furnished Amherst Home, steps from Amherst College and the center of town. There's a large backyard and a lovely screened-in porch for morning coffee or dinner al fresco. Large walk-in basement. Detached garage with one parking spot. The house is right next to the rail trail and is on an incredibly quiet street whose buildings are all owned by Amherst College. This is a quiet neighborhood ideal for academics, professionals, retirees, etc. 2 or 3 bedrooms (one Queen, one Cal King, one adjustable for guests), 1 or 2 offices (3rd bedroom doubles as office), and 1 unfurnished bedroom used for storage, ironing, etc. Large living room with new high-efficiency wood stove insert, welcoming dining room, and well-appointed kitchen with gas range. 1 full bath with tub & shower upstairs, one half bath downstairs. Laundry in walkout basement, along with storage & workout space. Automatic garage door; Level 2 EV charger in garage (usage negotiable). Raised beds for a vegetable garden in back yard. Great access to Amherst, UMass and Amherst College by foot/bike. Abuts the Norwottuck Rail Trail. Very quiet neighbors (all Amherst College owned properties). 1 garage spot and parking for 2 cars in the driveway. Plentiful street parking. Bicycles available for use. $3950/month (nearly all utilities included). Available Aug 15 2026 to Aug 31 2027, but start and end are somewhat flexible. Willing to consider 10-month AY contract for an academic at an adjusted monthly rate. Rent includes almost all utilities. We pay water/sewage, trash, internet, and lawn care. Tenant pays for internet and gas ($30-50 typical gas bill covers: kitchen range and hot water heater; backup heating system, only if used on very coldest days). Tenant also pays for electric usage above solar panel generation (typically in December-March). April-November solar typically outproduces usage (i.e. no electric bill). Main heating and cooling are provided by high-efficiency air-source heat pumps (mini-splits). Tenant arranges snow removal if desired (Amherst College clears the sidewalk in front of the house, so snow removal is just walkway/driveway and depends on the winter). Open to possibility of one small pet. Rental not open to students. Please contact cvandenberg@amherst.edu