Investment Analysis — 31 Fair St

Northampton, MA 01060

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA, a 4-bedroom in 01060 carries an estimated $3,050/mo in gross rent — about a 8.33% cap rate and $23,331/yr in estimated NOI at the $280,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,560

Style

Single Family

Built

1900

A classic 4 Bed, 2 bath Farmhouse-Colonial with detached 3 bay garage on over 1/2 an acre within walking distance to downtown Northampton shops, cafes, restaurants, the fairgrounds and the picturesque ‘meadows’ along the Connecticut River. Convenient access to I-91, Hadley and Amherst. This adaptable 2 unit home was most recently used as a single family residence. The home has good bones but needs love, vision and work to make it sparkle once again. 1560 sf of living space on 2 levels, front porch, large garage with additional attached covered storage, set on an extra large lot with ample parking and an expansive side yard. A homestead on a lot of this size is a rare find so close to downtown. It's not pretty today, but this is a golden opportunity to acquire an existing home in a strategic location and build some equity for tomorrow. The property is part of an estate and offered as-is with buyers responsible for the septic.

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 780 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,560 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 30,100 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Estimates — not financial advice

These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.