Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/12/2026
Listed
$524,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/38
$524,900 Just Listed
Get directions
View more dates
Join us at 78 Forbes Ave on:
- Open House: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday 5/16 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
78 Forbes Ave,Northampton, MA 0106078 Forbes AveNorthamptonMA01060
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/38
Property Description
Welcome to 78 Forbes Avenue; a truly special home in a coveted neighborhood-ideally located near Smith College, vibrant downtown Northampton, Florence Center & approx. 10 min. to Easthampton. Enjoy easy access to Childs Park, the scenic Mill River Greenway Trail & I-91-all just minutes away. After many years of thoughtful care, the time has come for a new owner to take over. This 3-bedroom mid-century ranch offers timeless charm, effortless flow & exceptional potential. A gracious living room anchors the home, complemented by nicely sized bedrooms & a full bath showcasing beautifully preserved original tile. The dining room connects seamlessly to the kitchen & extends into a sun-filled 3 season room overlooking a lovely, manageable yard - an inviting setting for both quiet mornings and relaxed gatherings. Thoughtful updates include a newer roof (2018), new doors & windows (2019). A two-car garage and full basement further enhance this property's appeal. Open 5/14 4:30-6 and 5/16 11-1.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 78 Forbes Ave
Sign in to view more details. Local MLS Rules require you to be signed in. Not a member yet? Sign up now.
General
- Price: $524,900
- Taxes: $6,889 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 73516577
- Updated: Today (5/12/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1: First
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: First
- Bedroom 2: First
- Bedroom 3: First
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: First
- Dining Room: First
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Location
- County: Hampshire
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Basement: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,162
- Year Built: 1952
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,889
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Staging Items
- Disclosures/Rstr.: APO Windows, doors 2019; Roof and gutters 2018; Well-maintained & gently used Buderus heating system. Lovely Berissa Custom Window Shades to remain. Workbench in basement to remain. All appliances to remain. See listing agent regarding other personal property items and staging items will not remain
- Property ID: M:031A B:0135 L:0001, 3719702
- Block/Lot/Section: 135
Listed by River Flows Realty LLC, Kathryn Daly
We Value Your Privacy
We Value Your Privacy
We Value Your Privacy
Listing agent
— 78 Forbes Ave —
Kathryn Daly
River Flows Realty LLC
NMLS#: 1598647Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 78 Forbes Ave
School District:Northampton School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jackson Street Elementary School 120 Jackson Street, Northampton, MA 01060 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
John F Kennedy Middle School, Northampton, MA 100 Bridge Rd, Northampton, MA 01062 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Northampton High School 380 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 78 Forbes Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 78 Forbes Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,564
12%
$471,200
22%
2024
$5,857
-5%
$385,600
-1%
2023
$6,154
6%
$388,500
20%
2022
$5,814
9%
$325,000
6%
2021
$5,343
3%
$307,600
—
2020
$5,168
8%
$307,600
11%
2019
$4,792
6%
$275,900
4%
2018
$4,538
2%
$266,300
—
2017
$4,445
3%
$266,300
—
2016
$4,303
2%
$266,300
—
2015
$4,225
3%
$267,400
—
2014
$4,115
—
$267,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 78 Forbes Ave
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 11 days ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,772Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 8 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,772Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 2,103Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,686Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 8 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,772Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 12 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,897Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 3,900Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 6Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 4,862Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
78 Forbes Ave, Northampton, MA 01060 (MLS# 73516577) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 78 Forbes Ave is currently listed for $524,900 and was received on May 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 78 Forbes Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Northampton? You can browse all Northampton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.