Welcome home to this charming Cape Cod gem nestled on a picturesque .60-acre lot! The heart of the home is the beautiful great room featuring a soaring two-story brick wood burning fireplace, opening seamlessly to the refreshed kitchen with cabinets galore, massive counter space, a center island, stainless steel appliances, and the amazing four-season sunroom. Flanked by windows overlooking the fully fenced backyard, this inviting space is filled with natural light and is perfect for everyday living and entertaining featuring heat and a/c, cathedral ceilings and exterior access to deck dining. Enjoy the deck and backyard, complete with a fire pit for relaxing evenings and outdoor gatherings. The first floor also offers a quaint dining room, spacious formal living room, convenient laundry, and a half bath. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious primary suite with a private bath and dual closets, plus two additional bedrooms with updated carpeting. Central air and an oversized two-car garage complete this exceptional home. Tour today and let your story unfold here! Welcome to beautiful 471 Porter Rd!
East Longmeadow, located between Forest Park and the Connecticut state line, is a residential and civic-minded Springfield neighborhood with a classic town-green feel and a steady, small-business corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the rotary at Maple Street and Shaker Road, where local eateries, service storefronts, and everyday errands cluster in a compact loop. Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House, the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds, and the Basketball Hall of Fame act as recognizable cultural anchors nearby. Streets of capes and colonials mix with mid-century ranches, set among mature trees and school campuses. Parks and playing fields shape an outdoors-forward routine, while Route 83 keeps the geography oriented north–south. The pace reads calm, with weekend energy spiking around fairs, games, and seasonal events.
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Market insights
471 Porter Rd · $570,000
DAYS ON MARKET
50 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$570,000
Median sale price in this area is $363,806. (36% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Recessed lighting
Overhead lighting
Sun room
Central vacuum
Insulated doors
Insulated windows
8 total rooms
Bedrooms
One main-level bedroom
Master bedroom on second floor with full bath, double closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Additional second-floor bedrooms with closets and wall-to-wall carpet
One first-floor/ main bedroom with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
First-floor half bath with tile flooring
Second-floor full bath with tub and shower and linen closet
Second-floor full bath with shower stall
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Dining area / open floorplan
Stone/granite solid countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Range hood
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Plumbed for ice maker
Pendant and overhead lighting
Laundry & utility
Electric dryer hookup
Washer hookup
Washer and dryer excluded from sale
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Ductless heating zones (2 zones)
Central air conditioning
Thermostat (energy efficient feature)
Exterior features
Wooded lot
Fenced yard
Sprinkler system
Wood deck / exterior deck
Home design
Single family residence
Beige exterior color
Public road frontage (paved)
Public maintained road
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces and garage door opener
Storage in garage
2 covered spaces
8 open parking spaces (10 total parking spaces)
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built year per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service with circuit breakers
Gas range capability
Icemaker connection
Electric dryer provision
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Other
Basement: full with interior entry and bulkhead
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Nestled on a .60-acre canvas near the Wilbraham line, this Cape-Cod gem awaits its new owner. Lovely trees cloak the property w/ rear fence offering privacy & tranquility to enjoy the spacious back deck. Step inside & delight in the harmonious main level furnished w/ brand-new hardwood flooring. Oversized windows bathe the central living areas in natural light. The great room, w/ its cathedral ceiling & stunning fireplace is the heart of the home - open to the kitchen & all-season room, it invites a seamless flow. The kitchen, equipped w/ dinette, boasts new GE stainless appliances & an abundance of cabinetry. With its own heating/cooling unit, the sunroom is a haven for year-round enjoyment. This residence features 4 bedrooms - one located on the 1st flr, & 2 ½ baths. Amenities include primary bedroom w/ dbl closets & ensuite bath, 1st fl laundry, central air/vac, sprinklers, gas FWA, gas stove, 2 climate zones & 2 car garage. Tour this home & let your story unfold within these walls.
Public Records
Nov 27, 1991
Sold
$197,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 1987
Sold
$210,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,651 (+5.2%)
$116,200 + $282,300
$398,500
2022
$7,270 (+1.7%)
$104,900 + $253,400
$358,300
2021
$7,150 (+4.1%)
$96,800 + $242,700
$339,500
2020
$6,869 (+7.3%)
$96,800 + $232,800
$329,600
2018
$6,401 (+3.3%)
$93,900 + $211,800
$305,700
2017
$6,198
$92,400 + $206,000
$298,400
2016
$6,192 (+1.9%)
$89,500 + $203,700
$293,200
2015
$6,075 (−1.7%)
$89,500 + $203,700
$293,200
2014
$6,180 (+12.7%)
$92,200 + $209,700
$301,900
2013
$5,482 (−1.5%)
$94,900 + $199,500
$294,400
2012
$5,563 (+5.9%)
$91,700 + $203,400
$295,100
2011
$5,252
$93,700 + $203,500
$297,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,170
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,170
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
3660539
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
East Longmeadow, MA • 01028
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in East Longmeadow. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 471 Porter Rd
$565,728
$4,272 under list price of $570K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $490K to $644K.