Welcome to 159 Roy Street, Springfield, MA! This well-maintained 5-room ranch offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, making it an excellent choice for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for easy one-level living. The home features a full basement with plenty of storage or potential for future expansion, along with a new roof (less than 3 years old) that provides added peace of mind. Situated in a quiet, established neighborhood, this home is conveniently located close to schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, and major routes, making everyday errands and commuting a breeze. With its solid condition, functional layout, and desirable location, this home is move-in ready and waiting for its next owner. The home also features a 3 year old Hot water tank and electrical system was updated 8 years ago. Offered at $310,000. Don't miss your opportunity to make this charming ranch your new homeschedule your private showing today!
Liberty Heights, located between Forest Park and East Forest Park, is a residential and civic Springfield neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a steady, lived-in streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Liberty Street and Belmont Avenue corridor, where corner markets, barbershops, and takeout counters keep the sidewalks in motion. Early-20th-century two- and three-family homes mix with compact apartment buildings, giving the area a classic Springfield rhythm of porches, bay windows, and small front yards. Forest Park’s paths and ponds shape daily routines with green space at the edge of the grid. The nearby Springfield Museums campus adds a cultural counterpoint to the neighborhood’s practical, local feel. Bus routes along the main arterials connect the area to downtown without changing its residential pace.
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Market insights
159 Roy · $310,000
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
$310,000
Median sale price in this area is $363,806. (17% higher 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
Wood flooring
5 total rooms
Full basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating & cooling
Electric baseboard heating
Wood stove
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Shingle roof
0.26-acre lot
Home design
Single family residence
Parking
Paved drive with 4 open parking spaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built in the year recorded in public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
On-site power production (installed 2024, 7 kW, ~8,952 annual production, approx. $233 monthly lease)
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Financial info
Taxes listed for reference
Electricity and solar
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Charming ranch with spacious rooms. Family room off kitchen. New bay window and siding, 10 years. New dishwasher. Steel beam construction. Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Average monthly electric 253, i.e. cooking, heat, washer and dryer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,296 (+6.5%)
$35,600 + $157,700
$193,300
2022
$3,094 (+6.0%)
$33,200 + $131,200
$164,400
2021
$2,918 (+0.8%)
$30,200 + $124,200
$154,400
2020
$2,894 (−0.2%)
$30,200 + $118,000
$148,200
2019
$2,901 (+9.5%)
$32,800 + $114,600
$147,400
2018
$2,649 (+9.8%)
$32,800 + $101,800
$134,600
2017
$2,412 (−4.4%)
$29,700 + $93,000
$122,700
2016
$2,522 (+9.9%)
$28,200 + $100,100
$128,300
2015
$2,295 (−3.2%)
$28,200 + $88,500
$116,700
2014
$2,371 (+0.4%)
$29,300 + $91,000
$120,300
2013
$2,361 (−3.3%)
$29,300 + $90,500
$119,800
2012
$2,441 (−2.8%)
$32,600 + $90,500
$123,100
2011
$2,512
$39,100 + $89,800
$128,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,330
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,330
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2604359
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Historical weather
Springfield, MA • 01104
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Springfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 159 Roy
$311,413
$1,413 over list price of $310K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $287K to $313K.