Amherst Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Amherst. The noise levels in Amherst are very low, as the streets are very tranquil.

Transportation

Cars are a great mode of transportation in Amherst. It is very convenient to come across a parking spot. The bike is a rather poor method of transportation in Amherst since there are very few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of slopes. It is also very challenging for pedestrians to move around in Amherst because many daily needs are almost impossible to carry out without the use of a vehicle.

Housing

Single detached homes and townhouses are the predominant housing type in Amherst. Roughly 30% of properties in this township were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This township is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. About 85% of the dwellings in the township are occupied by homeowners and 15% are rented.

Services

There are no high schools and no primary schools in Amherst. Additionally, daycares are not abundant and accordingly tend to require a very long trip to get to. Concerning eating, house buyers in Amherst almost always have to rely on a vehicle to travel to the nearest grocery store.