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About this home
There’s a lot to like about a house that doesn’t need to be completely redone before you can enjoy it. This Springfield ranch is comfortable now, with plenty of opportunity to make it your own along the way. Hardwood floors run through the living room and bedrooms, while the eat-in kitchen brings some personality with its knotty pine cabinetry and plenty of storage. The layout is simple and practical, with a spacious living room at the center and both bedrooms tucked down the hall. The heating system and central air were updated in 2019, and replacement windows and solar have also been added. Downstairs, the semi-finished basement includes a 3/4 bath and additional space with plenty of possibilities. Outside, there’s a mostly fenced yard and detached 1-car garage. A solid house, a manageable size, and enough character left for the next owner to decide what stays and what changes.
East Springfield, located between the Connecticut River and the Chicopee city line, is a residential and industrial Springfield neighborhood with river-adjacent parks and a working-rail backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sumner Avenue and Page Boulevard corridor, where corner markets, longtime eateries, and auto shops line wide, fast-moving streets. Early-20th-century two- and three-family homes mix with compact capes and brick commercial blocks. The Indian Orchard Canal and nearby rail yards add a utilitarian edge to the streetscape. Community touchstones include The Student Prince Cafe & The Fort Restaurant, MGM Springfield, and the Basketball Hall of Fame across the river. Riverfront paths and neighborhood greenspaces shape daily routines.
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Offer insights
185 East St · $270,000
$270K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $270K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
81 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Four total rooms
Full basement, partially finished with interior entry
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Paved public road frontage on a publicly maintained road
Public transportation, shopping, park, highway access, house of worship, public school, and sidewalks nearby
Home design
Single family residence
Attached
Approximately 1,296 total square feet (996 above grade, 300 below grade)
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
One covered space
Two open parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking (3 total parking spaces)
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built (year per public records, approximate)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Other
Property is listed as active
Electricity and solar
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This conveniently located, 2 bedroom RANCH would be an ideal starter home OR a great alternative to a condo. Many of the major updates have already been done including; newer furnace (2019), central AC (2019), vinyl siding, insulated replacement windows and an architectural shingle roof! Other sought-after features include hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, additional finished space in basement with a potential second bath and an attached 1-car garage. The backyard provides the perfect space to host your celebrations or to simply relax on a quiet evening. Additionally, this home enjoys proximity to major shopping centers, area highways, schools and recreational areas. Just bring your design ideas and make this VALUE-PRICED home your own!
MLS PIN #30628399
Oct 3, 2002
Sold
$95,000
$73/sq ft
Jul 23, 2002
Listed
$96,900
$75/sq ft
WELL KEPT RANCH FEATURES LARGE BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, CENTRAL AIR, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEWER FURNACE.
Public Records
Jan 28, 1988
Sold
$88,500
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,118 (+5.9%)
$36,300 + $146,600
$182,900
2022
$2,945 (+10.1%)
$34,000 + $122,500
$156,500
2021
$2,676 (+4.2%)
$30,900 + $110,700
$141,600
2020
$2,568 (+17.2%)
$30,900 + $100,600
$131,500
2019
$2,192 (+4.4%)
$31,900 + $79,500
$111,400
2018
$2,100 (−1.0%)
$31,900 + $74,800
$106,700
2017
$2,121 (+7.1%)
$28,900 + $79,000
$107,900
2016
$1,980 (−1.8%)
$28,900 + $71,800
$100,700
2015
$2,016
$28,900 + $73,600
$102,500
2014
$2,018 (−3.3%)
$27,700 + $74,700
$102,400
2013
$2,087 (−4.7%)
$27,700 + $78,200
$105,900
2012
$2,189 (+3.6%)
$30,800 + $79,600
$110,400
2011
$2,113
$29,500 + $78,900
$108,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,013
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,013
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2582387
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
RES B
Urban Residential District
Medium density residential, primarily single-family and twofamily
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
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 99° 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 • 01104
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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44
52
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37
22
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May
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Sun exposure
87/ 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.
8.8 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 185 East St
$266,892
$3,108 under list price of $270K
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