The Lumber Yard

256 Pleasant St, Northampton, MA 1060

The Lumber Yard is a public housing at 256 Pleasant St in Northampton, MA 1060, with 74 apartments.

At a glance

• 74 apartments (HUD’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database)
• Bedrooms: 30 1-bedroom, 44 2-bedroom
• 1.26 acre lot
• Assessed at $5,261,700 for fiscal year 2026
• Last sold as a whole for $1,055,000 in December 2017

No homes in The Lumber Yard are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

The Lumber Yard is in Affordable; co-development with Valley Community Development, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 66 low-income units, in service since 2019.

Way Finders: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 99 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Northampton (Amtrak Valley Flyer Vermonter), 0.1 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Northampton Amtrak (BRTA · PVTA 904 B48 G73E), under 0.1 mi
• Main St / Court House (W) (BRTA · PVTA 39E 904 B43), 0.3 mi
• Walter Salvo House (PVTA R42 R44), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• Bridge Street (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.4 mi
• John F Kennedy Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 3.3 mi
• Northampton High (high, grades 9–12), 1.4 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about The Lumber Yard

How many units are in The Lumber Yard?

The Lumber Yard has 74 apartments, according to HUD’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database.

Are there homes for sale or rent in The Lumber Yard right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in The Lumber Yard comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to The Lumber Yard?

Northampton (Amtrak Valley Flyer Vermonter) is 0.1 miles away, in a straight line.

Is The Lumber Yard income-restricted housing?

Yes. The Lumber Yard is in Affordable; co-development with Valley Community Development, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 66 low-income units. Apply through Way Finders.

Buildings near The Lumber Yard

• Live 155 — 155 Pleasant St, 70 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Walter Salvo House — 67 Conz St, 191 apartments, 0.3 mi
• McDonald House — 49 Old South St, 109 apartments, 0.3 mi
• St Michaels House — 40 Stoddard St, 86 apartments, 0.9 mi
• Christopher Heights Assisted Living — 50 Village Hill Rd, 83 apartments, 1.2 mi
• Hathaway Farms Townhomes — 73 Barrett St, 207 apartments, 1.5 mi

More: all 12 large buildings in Northampton · Northampton homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in The Lumber Yard or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].