Some homes just feel right the moment you walk in, and this 1924 Cape is one of them. Picture cool evenings curled up by the fireplace in the living room, or long dinners with friends in a dining room made for lingering. Upstairs, three bedrooms tucked under the classic Cape roofline give everyone their own quiet retreat. And speaking of that roof: it’s brand new, with a 50-year transferable warranty, so the biggest worry most buyers have is already off the table. The kitchen comes ready with range, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, so you can move in and start cooking. The full basement gives you room to grow, whether that’s a workshop, storage, or a home for the laundry (it’s already there). A detached garage and off-street parking round out the everyday ease. With nearly a century of character and the big-ticket update already done, 14 Bethel Street is ready for its next chapter. Come see it for yourself!
Forest Park, located between Longhill Street and the edge of Forest Park, is a residential and park-adjacent Springfield neighborhood with grand Victorian-era homes and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Park entrance at Sumner Avenue and Trafton Road, where small storefronts and local services meet the park’s stone gates and steady foot traffic. Community pillars include the Forest Park Zoo, the Barney Estate, and the historic Forest Park Carousel. Architecture ranges from stately Queen Anne and Colonial Revival houses to classic early-20th-century multifamily homes. Paths, ponds, and bridges inside Forest Park shape daily routines around walking loops and seasonal events. Sumner Avenue ties the neighborhood together with a main-street rhythm and frequent bus service.
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Market insights
14 Bethel St · $265,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$265,900
Median sale price in this area is $367,490. (38% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the second floor
1 half bathroom on the first floor
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in the bedrooms, living room, and dining room
Laminate kitchen flooring
Heating & cooling
Steam heating with oil and natural gas
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage
Paved driveway
Off-street parking
2 open parking spaces
Construction
Block foundation
Conventional 2x4–2x6 construction
Shingle roof
Cream exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
220-volt electrical service
Circuit breakers
Electricity and solar
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ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES WILL GO OF WHEN YOU SEE THIS ROOMY COLONIAL. BLEACHED OAK CABINET KITCHEN W/WINE RACK, RAISED & GLASS PANEL DOORS. EACH REMODELED BATH IS OUTSTANDING. LARGE LR, DR, & BDRMS W/ATTN TO DETAIL. RENTED BURNER. WARRANTY!
Public Records
Jan 15, 1993
Sold
$89,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1988
Sold
$97,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,303 (−6.1%)
$35,100 + $158,600
$193,700
2022
$3,516 (+9.3%)
$35,100 + $151,700
$186,800
2021
$3,217 (+14.9%)
$31,900 + $138,300
$170,200
2020
$2,799 (+1.7%)
$31,900 + $111,400
$143,300
2019
$2,753 (−6.4%)
$31,900 + $108,000
$139,900
2018
$2,942 (+8.5%)
$31,900 + $117,600
$149,500
2017
$2,711 (+10.3%)
$31,900 + $106,000
$137,900
2016
$2,458 (−3.2%)
$31,900 + $93,100
$125,000
2015
$2,539 (+1.6%)
$31,900 + $97,200
$129,100
2014
$2,499 (+2.3%)
$31,300 + $95,500
$126,800
2013
$2,442 (−13.1%)
$31,300 + $92,600
$123,900
2012
$2,810 (+15.4%)
$34,800 + $106,900
$141,700
2011
$2,436
$29,100 + $95,900
$125,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,864
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,864
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2574011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
RES A
Low Density Residential District
Low density residential, primarily single-family detached
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
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 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% 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
Springfield, MA • 01108
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 14 Bethel St
$269,817
$3,917 over list price of $266K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $285K.