Massachusetts Hampshire County Amherst Amherst Center Watson Farms

Watson Farms

693 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002

Watson Farms

About Watson Farms

Find true Amherst living at Watson Farms. Located at 693 Main St. in Amherst, this community is an ideal place to move. Watson Farms features a variety of amenities including: rentable storage units, smoke free options, and yards. The community staff is excited to help you find your perfect new place. At Watson Farms you'll feel right at home.

Watson Farms is an apartment community located in Hampshire County and the 01002 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Amherst attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Storage Space
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Yard

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Neighborhood

As its namesake implies, Amherst Center is a neighborhood right in the middle of town. The neighborhood is home to two institutions of higher education: Amherst College and University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The neighborhood feels like a mix of urban and suburban living featuring classic New England architectural styles. Amherst Center is an artsy town with literary and musical roots. Visit Emily Dickinson Museum and learn about the birthplace of the famous poet. Local music lovers and musicians frequent renowned shops like Stamell String Instruments, Fretted Instrument Workshop, and Mystery Train Records. The community hosts multiple music events throughout the year. Bring your friends to the annual Jamherst, a two night festival of live original music including indie rock, bluegrass, alternative, and electronica. In the summer enjoy free outdoor concerts at Downtown Beats.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Amherst College	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
UMass Amherst	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Hampshire College	Drive:	10 min	5.0 mi
Smith College	Drive:	20 min	8.8 mi

Watson Farms is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Amherst College. It is also near UMass Amherst and Hampshire College.

Schools

Crocker Farm Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-6

345 Students

Nearby

Fort River Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-6

379 Students

Attendance Zone

Amherst Regional Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 7-8

372 Students

Attendance Zone

Amherst Regional High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

858 Students

Attendance Zone

The Hartsbrook School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

265 Students

Nearby

The Common School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-6

90 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Watson Farms is near Bradley International, located 37.8 miles or 68 minutes away, and Worcester Regional, located 45.0 miles or 80 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Northampton	Drive:	19 min	8.4 mi
Holyoke Amtrak	Drive:	27 min	14.7 mi
Greenfield Amtrak Station	Drive:	31 min	19.2 mi
Springfield	Drive:	39 min	26.2 mi
Windsor Locks	Drive:	57 min	41.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Bradley International	Drive:	68 min	37.8 mi
Worcester Regional	Drive:	80 min	45.0 mi

Walkability Near Watson Farms

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Watson Farms.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Amherst Crossing	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
New Market Center	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Amherst Shopping Center	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi

Watson Farms has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Beneski Museum of Natural History	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi
Massachusetts Natural History Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Norwottuck Rail Trail	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Hitchcock Center for the Environment	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Orchard Hill Observatory	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi

Watson Farms has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Beneski Museum of Natural History, Massachusetts Natural History Museum, and Norwottuck Rail Trail.