Watch the narrated video. This is one of the oldest homes in Russell. It was built circa 1772.The Titus Doolittle Homestead was used as a tavern and the town's first post-office. It sits on nearly an acre across the street from the Westfield River and Tekoa Mountain conservation area. You'll love the historic authenticity of this Georgian style, center chimney home.There is an enclosed porch from where the kitchen is accessed through French doors.The old fireplace with a baking oven, the wide-plank floors, and exposed beams are elegantly preserved.The wood paneled dining room also has a fireplace, while two mail slots still serve as reminders of its post-office days. The formal living room also has wood paneling and a fireplace. The original period staircase also remains. There is also a walk-up attic, a slate roof with a fish scale pattern, a converted tobacco barn, a pergola over a patio, a one car garage with a workshop in back, and a nice side yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1772Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Seward• Michael Seward Real Estate
OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY OLDEST HOME IN TOWN SURROUNDED BY GOLF COURSE ACROSS FROM RIVER YOU'LL NEVER GO TO WORK. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. PERIOD WOODWORK AND HARDWARE. BARN READY FOR HORSES. WORKSHOP, HOME OFFICE, ANTIQUE SHOP YOU DECIDE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,128 (+6.1%)
$66,500 + $209,200
$275,700
2021
$4,835 (+30.5%)
$58,500 + $185,300
$243,800
2020
$3,704 (+7.2%)
$62,500 + $100,600
$163,100
2019
$3,456 (+5.3%)
$62,500 + $89,800
$152,300
2018
$3,283 (+6.8%)
$62,500 + $82,900
$145,400
2017
$3,074 (+13.1%)
$62,500 + $78,100
$140,600
2015
$2,717 (+0.1%)
$62,500 + $75,400
$137,900
2014
$2,714
$62,500 + $75,400
$137,900
2013
$2,714 (+1.6%)
$62,500 + $75,400
$137,900
2012
$2,672 (+1.3%)
$65,700 + $79,500
$145,200
2011
$2,637
$65,700 + $79,500
$145,200
Tax history for 468 Westfield
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,128 (+6.1%)
$66,500 + $209,200
$275,700
2021
$4,835 (+30.5%)
$58,500 + $185,300
$243,800
2020
$3,704 (+7.2%)
$62,500 + $100,600
$163,100
2019
$3,456 (+5.3%)
$62,500 + $89,800
$152,300
2018
$3,283 (+6.8%)
$62,500 + $82,900
$145,400
2017
$3,074 (+13.1%)
$62,500 + $78,100
$140,600
2015
$2,717 (+0.1%)
$62,500 + $75,400
$137,900
2014
$2,714
$62,500 + $75,400
$137,900
2013
$2,714 (+1.6%)
$62,500 + $75,400
$137,900
2012
$2,672 (+1.3%)
$65,700 + $79,500
$145,200
2011
$2,637
$65,700 + $79,500
$145,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,624
Year built
1871
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
4072044
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved