About this home

Welcome to 36 Valley View Drive, where comfortable living meets natural beauty in a wonderful South Amherst location! There have been numerous fantastic updates to this home over the past few years. From the moment you step inside, the newly refinished hardwood floors, abundant natural light and the welcoming feel of this home is sure to impress. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers generous wood cabinetry and abundant counter spaces and a new pantry, perfect for everyday living and making memories. An open flow connects the kitchen to the family room and dining area, where a cozy wood stove is ready for chilly New England evenings. A separate family room features a beautiful fireplace, offering another inviting space to gather and unwind. Three spacious bedrooms include a primary bedroom with its own half bath. The lower level offers semi-finished space ready to enjoy or reimagine, with exciting possibilities for the future. Head through the family room onto the lovely deck and discover the true showstopper of this property: an absolutely gorgeous backyard with a fully fenced area. With over an acre of land, this spectacular outdoor setting offers endless opportunities for gardening, entertaining, playing or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. You will not believe your eyes when you head into to the new detached studio complete with heating and cooling. Currently used as an office, the opportunities are endless! You can access a path right from your own backyard and you will love the blueberries you can pick on your own property in summer. Nature lovers will appreciate nearby conservation land, beautiful trails and close access to the bike path. Enjoy all that Amherst has to offer, from its vibrant downtown restaurants and shops to UMass, Amherst College and countless outdoor adventures. This lovingly cared for 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom home offers a special combination of space, serenity and location on a quiet street on a cul-de-sac. Come see what makes this property so special and imagine calling it home! You won't want to wait to see this one.

Facts and features

Schools

• Fort River Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 1.8 mi

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• Amherst Regional High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.1 mi

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• Amherst Regional Middle School

  middle · 7-8 · 2.4 mi

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• Amherst Montessori School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.0 mi

• Crocker Farm Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 0.6 mi

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• The Common School

  elementary · K-6 · 1.2 mi

Price history

• Oct 13, 2026 · Listed$545,000
• Jul 11, 2023 · Listing Removed—
• Jul 10, 2023 · Listed For Rent$1,700
• Jun 16, 2023 · Sold$457,000
• May 10, 2023 · Listed$399,900
• Dec 21, 2018 · Sold$263,000
• Dec 11, 2018 · Relisted$269,000
• Nov 27, 2018 · Listing Removed—

Tax history

• 2026$7,312 tax · $432,400 assessed
• 2024$6,949 tax · $375,400 assessed
• 2023$6,683 tax · $332,500 assessed
• 2022$6,351 tax · $298,600 assessed
• 2021$6,042 tax · $276,900 assessed
• 2020$5,904 tax · $276,900 assessed
• 2019$5,766 tax · $264,500 assessed
• 2018$5,592 tax · $264,500 assessed

Home value

$542,040

• Quantarium$542,040
• Cotality$485,700
• Collateral Analytics$549,000

Where it is