A Country Setting is the backdrop for this Exceptional Ranch offering over 2,300 sqft of combined living space that is tucked away off the road, nestled on over an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, yet conveniently located to all your needs and not far from the East Longmeadow and Hampden Line. This fine home features many recent quality improvements, including a stunning newly renovated kitchen and fresh paint throughout much of the interior. The wide-open floor plan is designed for today with beautiful new LVP flooring that seamlessly brings the space together. You'll instantly fall in love with the gorgeous kitchen featuring brand-new white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, stylish granite countertops, tile backsplash and a large center island for casual dining. A spacious dining area with backyard views flows into the inviting great room with recessed lighting and a fireplace, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. From the kitchen, you'll discover a spectacular family room where you'll enjoy relaxing by the woodstove on a raised brick hearth. The soaring wood and beamed cathedral ceiling, accented with wood wainscoting, adds warmth and rustic charm. Three comfortable bedrooms, updated baths and a four-season sunroom offer plenty of space to enjoy. The finished lower level provides additional living space with a wood/coal stove in family rm w/1/2 bath & laundry, while the oversized two-car garage offers plenty of storage. Additional highlights include APO: an updated roof (12 years +/- years), updated furnace & central air, newer hot water tank (3-4 years), newer driveway and new septic (1 year +/-). Outside, enjoy the expansive lawn, beautifully wooded surroundings, spacious deck and two storage sheds. Enjoy the peace and privacy of country living with the convenience of nearby amenities. A truly special property you won't want to miss. To truly appreciate the home, the setting, Make your Appointment TODAY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$276Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Daniel B Brunton School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
STEM Middle Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
3/10
Springfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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About Sixteen
Acres
Sixteen Acres, located between Forest Park and Wilbraham, is a residential and suburban Springfield neighborhood with curving postwar streets and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wilbraham Road corridor near the Eastfield Mall site, where small plazas, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster along a steady stream of traffic. Tree-lined blocks feature Cape Cods, ranches, and tidy colonials with deep setbacks and wide driveways. Veterans Memorial Park and nearby green space shape an outdoors-forward rhythm. The setting reads quieter than downtown, with a car-oriented layout and a strong sense of routine.
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Market insights
1970 Allen St · $449,900
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
$449,900
Median sale price in this area is $367,490. (18% lower 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
Open floorplan
Recessed lighting
Cathedral ceiling
Ceiling fans
Beamed ceilings
Entrance foyer
Sunroom
Custom built-in cabinetry
Bay/bow/box window
Exterior access
French doors
Insulated doors
Skylight
Insulated windows
Full basement with partially finished space, walk-out access, interior entry, and concrete construction
One fireplace in the living room
Wood, tile, vinyl, and carpet flooring
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the first floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Remodeled full bathrooms
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with upgraded cabinets, stone countertops, kitchen island, and stainless steel appliances
Range, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry area with vinyl flooring
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Heating & cooling
Oil-fired forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Thermostat
Exterior features
Deck and patio
Rain gutters
Storage
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Wooded setting with easements
Public paved road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Updated and remodeled
Parking
Attached two-car garage with garage door opener
Six open parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
Circuit breakers
100-amp electrical service
Electric range and dryer hookups
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, a pool, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, a medical facility, a laundromat, a bike path, a conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, schools, a T-station, and a university
Electricity and solar
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COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY! NEWER FR ADDITION - CATHEDRAL CEILING, BEAMS, HOOKED FOR WOODSTOVE - COUNTRY DECOR- NEWER CARPETING - CUSTOM PLAYHOUSE IN BACKYARD. A LOT OF HOUSE. WOODSTOVES (2) NEGOTIABLE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,793 (+5.0%)
$71,100 + $210,000
$281,100
2022
$4,566 (+2.9%)
$71,100 + $171,500
$242,600
2021
$4,438 (+1.1%)
$64,600 + $170,200
$234,800
2020
$4,388 (+2.6%)
$64,600 + $160,100
$224,700
2019
$4,278 (+11.6%)
$64,600 + $152,800
$217,400
2018
$3,832 (+4.5%)
$64,600 + $130,100
$194,700
2017
$3,667 (+2.8%)
$64,600 + $121,900
$186,500
2016
$3,566
$64,600 + $116,800
$181,400
2015
$3,566 (−4.4%)
$64,600 + $116,700
$181,300
2014
$3,731 (+2.4%)
$75,500 + $113,800
$189,300
2013
$3,644 (−1.0%)
$75,500 + $109,400
$184,900
2012
$3,682 (−3.4%)
$75,500 + $110,200
$185,700
2011
$3,810
$76,600 + $118,900
$195,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,628
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,628
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2570780
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
RES A-1
Suburban Residential District
Lowest density residential, primarily single-family detached dwellings
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Historical weather
Springfield, MA • 01118
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Sun exposure
49/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
0.7 hr
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1970 Allen St
$458,613
$8,713 over list price of $450K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $360K to $450K.