Welcome to this well-cared-for 6-room, 3-bedroom Cape, ideally situated in a desirable East Forest Park neighborhood! This inviting home offers beautiful hardwood floors, newer windows, central air conditioning, updated electrical, and a whole-house generator for added peace of mind. The first floor features two bedrooms and a spacious living room, all with hardwood floors, along with a comfortable eat-in kitchen that opens to an enclosed porch overlooking the large, fenced backyard—perfect for outdoor gatherings, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing. The second floor offers a third bedroom and a cozy sitting area, providing additional space for relaxation, a home office, or quiet retreat. The versatile floor plan offers comfortable living with the convenience of two first-floor bedrooms. Ideally located in an established neighborhood, just minutes from restaurants, shopping, parks, and major highways. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a well-maintained home in a convenient Forest Park location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
5,284 sq ftLot Size
$235Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by The Denise DeSellier Team• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
Listed by Denise DeSellier• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
East Forest Park, located between Forest Park and the East Longmeadow line, is a residential and park-adjacent Springfield neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and a strong mid-century feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sumner Avenue corridor near the East Forest Park branch library, where small storefronts, takeout counters, and everyday services set a steady, local rhythm. Housing leans toward well-kept ranches, capes, and brick multifamilies, with tidy yards and deep setbacks. Paths and playing fields at nearby Forest Park shape daily routines with green space close at hand. The East Forest Park Branch Library and Forest Park’s Zoo in Forest Park serve as familiar cultural anchors. Sumner Avenue links the area to the larger city grid while keeping the streetscape calm.
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Market insights
163 Ellsworth Ave · $285,000
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
$285,000
Median sale price in this area is $367,490. (29% 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
Interior features
Full basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 2 on the first floor and 1 on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the first floor
Kitchen
Range, microwave, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Washer and dryer hookups in the basement
Flooring
Hardwood and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air oil heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Fenced yard
Level lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
2 off-street parking spaces
Paved drive
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Yellow exterior
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Circuit breakers
Generator connection
HOA & community
Near public transportation, shopping, parks, golf, medical facilities, highway access, houses of worship, public schools, universities, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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