471 Flat Hills Rd

Taxes: $10,734 (2026)

About this home

Built to suit in 2013! Sited on 1+ A private lot in N Amherst close to UMASS, this 1,799 SF Ranch w/ 1-car garage is a modern contemporary featuring low maintenance, sustainable materials, energy efficiency & single level living. The exterior cladding is thick, insulated concrete mixed w/ permanent yellow color requiring only power washing. A lg array of owned solar panels are atop an architect designed, sunroom addition. The front entry opens onto a south facing wall of windows infusing the open concept LR & DR area w/ light, adjusted by shades & augmented by indirect lighting. 1 of 3 mini-splits (M-S) heats & cools this space & the 2nd bedroom by means of a dropped ceiling. A kitchen is tucked away on the east side w/ 3/4 bath. The main bedroom w/ M-S & walk-in closet + full bath w/ laundry are west facing. An office opens onto a stunning sunroom w/ (empty) Endless Pool (see comment). Large windows on 3 sides flood the space w/ light. Indirect lighting & M-S enhance the ambiance.

Property details

Sewer

On-Site

Style

Modified, Half-Duplex

Water

Private Water

Cooling

Active Solar, Ductless Mini-Split System

Heating

Electric, Passive Solar, Ductless Mini-Split System

Type

Detached

Flooring

Tile, Vinyl / VCT

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.

Appliances

Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood, Other (See Remarks)

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Garage

Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Insulated

Lot

Wooded, Paved Drive, Gentle Slope, Level

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Deeded, Paved Driveway

Electric

200 Amps, Net Meter

Exterior

Porch - Enclosed, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden Area, Stone Wall

Interior

Security System, Cable Available, Indoor Pool, Internet Available - Broadband, Other (See Remarks)