Watson Farms

693 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002

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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-Pelham School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Yard
Location
693 Main St, Amherst,
MA 01002
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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.

Learn more about living in Amherst Center 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Amherst Center Amherst, MA
Studio $1,819 $1,991
1 Bedroom $2,168 $1,863
2 Bedrooms $2,612 $2,150
3 Bedrooms $2,696 $3,019
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
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
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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
Drive: 19 min 8.4 mi
Drive: 27 min 14.7 mi
Drive: 31 min 19.2 mi
Drive: 39 min 26.2 mi
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

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Watson Farms.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Watson Farms has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. 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.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 20 min 9.3 mi
Watson Farms is 9.3 miles and a 20 minute drive from Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 31 min 15.9 mi
Drive: 41 min 23.6 mi
Watson Farms is 15.9 miles from Westover Air Reserve Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Barnes Map Air Guard Station.

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