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51-53 Ward Ave, Easthampton, MA, 01027

6beds
2baths
2,608sqft
$425,000
$163price/sqft
$3,268/moest. monthly cost
$130,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Great opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, or Buyers looking to build equity! This duplex is located near area amenities, shopping, restaurants, etc. and offers excellent potential with the right vision and effort. Each unit is a mirror image of the other - 1st floor offers 6X10 enclosed rear porch, eat in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining room, and living room, the 2nd floor offers 3 rooms and a full bathroom. The 2nd floor is currently set up as 2 bedrooms, and a full bath, the 3rd room could be used as a tandem 3rd bedroom. The dining room could also easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom. There is a 6X32 screened front porch, a full basement, separate utilities, newer 2 car garage, plenty of off street parking, walk up attic, and much more! The property needs work and updating, but the solid layout and desirable location make it well worth considering. Bring your ideas, renovation plans, and a little sweat equity to unlock the potential this property has to offer!

Getting Around

72
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
62
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Mountain View SchoolGrades PK-80.7 mi
7/10
Easthampton High SchoolGrades 9-120.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone,Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Duplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-Up Attic,Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Wood,Vinyl,Carpet,Hardwood
  • Finished area above ground: 2,608

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Oil
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,608
  • Total interior livable area: 2,608 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: M:0151 B:0153 L:0000,3029374
  • Zoning: R10
  • Foundation area: 1232

Features

  • Patio & porch: Enclosed,Screened

Lot

  • Lot size: 10,454 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot

Parking

  • Total spaces: 8
  • Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 6

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,149$25,788
Home Insurance *$124$1,488
Property Taxes $481$5,772
Electricity $514$6,171
Total$3,268$39,216
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$112,045/yr
40% on housing$98,040/yr
45% on housing$87,146/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.8%
8.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.8%
1.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$163This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01027$226
Hampshire County$248

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01027$263
Hampshire County$264

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-12Contingent$425,000
2026-08-03Listed for sale$425,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSteven C. Laplante
BrokerageERA M Connie Laplante Real Estate

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