254 Lincoln Ave, Amherst, MA, 01002
About This Home
Turn of the century Queen Anne house with wrap-around front porch in the Lincoln-Sunset historic district. This beautiful home boasts an exceptionally large fenced-in backyard with a raised bed perennial garden, blueberry bushes and a sugar maple. Property is surrounded by flowering crab apple trees, pin oaks, white pine and black walnut trees, estate hedges with a sunny, open expanse of lawn, creating a lush private sanctuary. Amherst town center is two blocks away, UMass Amherst is three blocks away. The eat-in kitchen has a pantry, laundry room, and powder room. The formal dining room has a built in china cabinet. Continue through the pocket doors to a double parlor, one of which has a picture window overlooking the front porch and a working fireplace. Second floor has 3 bedrooms, a sewing room, full bath with shower, a second full bath with stall shower. There is a bonus bedroom/office overlooking the backyard. Third floor has a 4th bedroom and large sitting room.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Queen Anne
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: First Floor
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Bathroom3
- Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Third
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pocket Door
- Level: First
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Stone / Slate,Renewable/Sustainable Flooring Materials
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 2,731
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,731
- Total interior livable area: 2,731 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pocket Door
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1C000062,3008437
- Zoning: RG
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch,Fenced Yard,Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Frontage length: 115.00
Lot
- Lot size: 0.63 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
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
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,990 | $59,880 |
| Home Insurance * | $285 | $3,420 |
| Property Taxes | $1,475 | $17,700 |
| Electricity | $538 | $6,462 |
| Total | $7,288 | $87,456 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Listed for sale | $987,000 |
| 1998-04-29 | Sold | $270,000 |
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