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$524,900
New Listing

78 Forbes Ave
Northampton, MA 01060

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
1,162
SqFt
$452
/SqFt
1952
Built
County:
Hampshire

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Welcome to 78 Forbes Avenue; a truly special home in a coveted neighborhood-ideally located near Smith College, vibrant downtown Northampton, Florence Center & approx. 10 min. to Easthampton. Enjoy easy access to Childs Park, the scenic Mill River Greenway Trail & I-91-all just minutes away. After many years of thoughtful care, the time has come for a new owner to take over. This 3-bedroom mid-century ranch offers timeless charm, effortless flow & exceptional potential. A gracious living room anchors the home, complemented by nicely sized bedrooms & a full bath showcasing beautifully preserved original tile. The dining room connects seamlessly to the kitchen & extends into a sun-filled 3 season room overlooking a lovely, manageable yard - an inviting setting for both quiet mornings and relaxed gatherings. Thoughtful updates include a newer roof (2018), new doors & windows (2019). A two-car garage and full basement further enhance this property's appeal. Open 5/14 4:30-6 and 5/16 11-1.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$524,900
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,162 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.14 Acres
Year Built 
1952
MLS® Number 
73516577
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$6,889
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
4 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.14
Disclosures 
APO Windowsdoors 2019; Roof and gutters 2018; Well-maintained & gently used Buderus heating system. Lovely Berissa Custom Window Shades to remain. Workbench in basement to remain. All appliances to remain. See listing agent regarding other personal property items and staging items will not remain
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
PavedDetachedOff Street
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1162
SqFt Total 
1162
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
URB
Interior Features
Appliances 
Water HeaterRangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
FullInterior EntrySump PumpUnfinished
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Flooring 
VinylHardwood
Heating 
BaseboardOil
Interior 
OtherMaster DownstairsCeiling Fan(s)Open Floorplan
Laundry Features 
Electric Dryer HookupWasher HookupIn Basement
Window Features 
Insulated WindowsScreens
Bathroom 1 
Level - First
Bedroom 2 
Level - First
Bedroom 3 
Level - First
Dining Room 
Level - First
Kitchen 
Level - First
Living Room 
Level - First
Master Bedroom 
Level - First
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Exterior 
Rain Gutters
Lot Features 
Level
Patio And Porch 
PorchEnclosed
Roof 
Shingle
Windows/Doors 
Insulated WindowsScreens
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkOther
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Jackson Street
Middle School
John F. Kennedy Middle School
High School
Northampton High School
Listing courtesy of Kathryn Daly of River Flows Realty LLC



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