Investment Analysis — 96 West St

Plainfield, MA 01070

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA, a 1-bedroom in 01070 carries an estimated $1,250/mo in gross rent — about a 7.20% cap rate and $9,347/yr in estimated NOI at the $129,900 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

Baths

SqFt

547

Style

Single Family

Built

1960

Hunter's cabin, nature retreat. Nature lovers, hikers & outdoor enthusiasts, could this be the one you've been waiting for? It is situated on over 8 wooded private acres & boasts ample road frontage! (& close to West Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary) You'd be surrounded by woodland creatures and fury friends. The well in front yard, has power to a pump to retrieve water, but water is NOT piped into the cottage. The toilet is an incinerator toilet, no septic, 3/4 shower & bath - you need to bring water in from outside to use. No central heating system. Per town permits obtained: Screen porch - 1998, Shed 14' x 22' - 2001, Wood Stove - 2018.Two sheds for extra storage, a shipping container, and a 1 car garage size shed as well, will not hold a car. (that is 4 places to store your things). Being sold in as is condition and inclusive of some personal property (Seller to remove sentimental belongings, pictures, etc.) Bring your vision, your tools, & your love of the outdoors and turn this into YOUR western MA getaway. Buyers should perform their own due diligence regarding usage, repairs & financing options. Buyers are encouraged to perform inspections & verify any details important to their purchasing decision, including measurements, condition, permits & future use possibilities. Smile you are on camera! Recording device on premises. EASY to show. Agents use ShowingTime.

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: 274 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 547 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 352,836 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.