Amherst Community Homes

195 Montague Road
35 Batchelder Street
Amherst, MA 01002
United States

Price:
$163—275k
Bedrooms:
2—3
Accessible:
Yes
Accessible:
No

Property Overview

Property Facts:

Property Type:
Townhouse
Condo Fees
226-382
Year Built:
2025

Valley Community Development, in partnership with the Town of Amherst and MassHousing, is developing Amherst Community Homes, a limited-equity homeownership opportunity, located at 195 Montague Road in Amherst, MA. Amherst Community Homes consists of 30 townhouse-style affordable homes featuring 2- and 3-bedroom condominiums spread across 15 duplex buildings. There are Fifty-eight (58) off-street parking spaces that allow each new home to have one (1) deeded parking space at no additional cost. There are four (4) Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spaces at Amherst Community Homes.

The townhomes are in a well-connected neighborhood with everyday conveniences and natural spaces just minutes away. Residents enjoy easy access to local staples like the North Amherst Library, Puffer’s Pond, and the Mill River Recreation Area.

For more information about Amherst Community Homes, please visit www.amherstcommunityhomes.com 

For language assistance, or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, please call 617.209.9262 or email amhersthomes@dvmconsult.com.

Experience homeownership and plant roots in the welcoming, vibrant community of Amherst. 

Property Details

Unit Details

Basement:
No
Additional space:
Storage unit/space
Appliances:
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove/Oven
Washer/Dryer
Listing Garage Parking
Garage Parking:
There is no garage parking.
Off Street Parking:
Yes, there is 1 available space.
Heating type:
Electric
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Pets allowed:
Yes
Pet Restrictions:
Yes, Please send email to amhersthomes@dvmconsult.com for details.

Eligibility Information

Income limits:
Income limits can be viewed by opening PDF attachment below.
Asset limits:
Asset limits can be viewed by opening PDF attachment below.
Must be first time homebuyer:
Yes
Age Restrictions:
No restriction

Application Information

Application Type:
Lottery
Application Deadline:
February 24, 2026
 
Application Process:

Applications are available for 60 days, from Friday, December 26, 2025 through Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Apply online by clicking here to Access the Amherst Homes Lottery Application, or call 617.209.9262 to request an application be mailed to you. Applications are also available for pick-up in person  - please see PDF attachment below.

There will be two (2) informational meetings held in-person and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00PM to 7:00PM and Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00PM to 1:00PM through the following link: 

Join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/ACHInfoSession 

Zoom Dial-In #: (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 826 4384 3221

Deadline: Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Mailed to: DVM Housing Partners, Attn: Amherst Homes Lottery, 35 Batchelder St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Application Documents:
Monitoring/Lottery Agent or Property Manager
DVM Housing Partners, 35 Batchelder Street, Roxbury, MA
Contact
Sophia Burks
Fax
TTY
711