$652,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,162
Living Area
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Property Description
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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Highlights
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Ranch
- Year Built: 1952
- Parking Spots: 6
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 6
- Status: Closed
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Foundation: Block
- Lot Features: Level
- Roof: Shingle
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Zoning: Urb
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Exclusions: Staging Items
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Entry Hall, Other
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, University, Other
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Covered Parking Spaces: 2
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Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $504,000
- Taxes: $6,889
- Tax Year: 2026
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