Why rent when you can own this charming RANCH STYLE HOME in East Forest Park? Classified as a CAPE in public records this home is currently set up for 1 Floor Living, but offers a large WALK UP ATTIC space. It is perfect for those looking to downsize and/or to simplify their living quarters! The BRIGHT and SUNNY Eat-in KITCHEN offers newer cabinets & counters and a pretty TILED BACK SPLASH. The living room and two bedrooms provide more than enough space to be comfortable. Note the second bedroom is currently used as an OFFICE and is set up for FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY. The second bedroom also leads to a warm and COZY 3 SEASON PORCH. Other special features include: HARDWOOD Flooring, CENTRAL AIR, Easy clean VINYL windows and siding, GAS Heat and Hot water, an Architectural Shingle ROOF, a partially FENCED back yard and a SUPER CLEAN basement for extra storage. Stop by and MAKE AN OFFER today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
4,822 sq ftLot Size
$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by The KW Cardinal Team• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Carlos Rosario• NRG Real Estate Services, Inc.
Why rent when you can own this charming RANCH STYLE HOME in East Forest Park? Classified as a CAPE in public records this home is currently set up for 1 Floor Living, but offers a large WALK UP ATTIC space. It is perfect for those looking to downsize and/or to simplify their living quarters! The BRIGHT and SUNNY Eat-in KITCHEN offers newer cabinets & counters and a pretty TILED BACK SPLASH. The living room and two bedrooms provide more than enough space to be comfortable. Note the second bedroom is currently used as an OFFICE and is set up for FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY. The second bedroom also leads to a warm and COZY 3 SEASON PORCH. Other special features include: HARDWOOD Flooring, CENTRAL AIR, Easy clean VINYL windows and siding, GAS Heat and Hot water, an Architectural Shingle ROOF, a partially FENCED back yard and a SUPER CLEAN basement for extra storage. Stop by and MAKE AN OFFER today!
MLS PIN #30195495
Mar 30, 1998
Sold
$53,900
$75/sq ft
Nov 28, 1997
Listed
$57,900
$80/sq ft
PERFECT HOME FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER - 4 ROOM EXPANDABLE CAPE - LIV RM + 2 BDRMS. HARDWOOD FLOORS - GOOD CLOSETS - EAT-IN KIT. - EXTERIOR IS FRESHLY PAINTED PRETTY STREET
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,062 (+6.3%)
$42,800 + $136,800
$179,600
2022
$2,881 (+7.4%)
$42,800 + $110,300
$153,100
2021
$2,682 (+7.6%)
$38,900 + $103,000
$141,900
2020
$2,492 (+18.0%)
$38,900 + $88,700
$127,600
2019
$2,112 (−5.5%)
$38,900 + $68,400
$107,300
2018
$2,236 (+2.4%)
$38,900 + $74,700
$113,600
2017
$2,184 (+4.9%)
$38,900 + $72,200
$111,100
2016
$2,082 (−1.7%)
$38,900 + $67,000
$105,900
2015
$2,118 (−6.4%)
$38,900 + $68,800
$107,700
2014
$2,263 (+9.6%)
$40,400 + $74,400
$114,800
2013
$2,064 (−6.5%)
$40,400 + $64,300
$104,700
2012
$2,207 (+1.1%)
$40,400 + $70,900
$111,300
2011
$2,183
$36,500 + $75,500
$112,000
Tax history for 198 Gifford St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,062 (+6.3%)
$42,800 + $136,800
$179,600
2022
$2,881 (+7.4%)
$42,800 + $110,300
$153,100
2021
$2,682 (+7.6%)
$38,900 + $103,000
$141,900
2020
$2,492 (+18.0%)
$38,900 + $88,700
$127,600
2019
$2,112 (−5.5%)
$38,900 + $68,400
$107,300
2018
$2,236 (+2.4%)
$38,900 + $74,700
$113,600
2017
$2,184 (+4.9%)
$38,900 + $72,200
$111,100
2016
$2,082 (−1.7%)
$38,900 + $67,000
$105,900
2015
$2,118 (−6.4%)
$38,900 + $68,800
$107,700
2014
$2,263 (+9.6%)
$40,400 + $74,400
$114,800
2013
$2,064 (−6.5%)
$40,400 + $64,300
$104,700
2012
$2,207 (+1.1%)
$40,400 + $70,900
$111,300
2011
$2,183
$36,500 + $75,500
$112,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2585901
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
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Harkness Ave to Gifford St
UnparsedAddress: 198 Gifford St, Springfield MA 01118
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 2585901
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Frederick Harris Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
STEM Middle Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Springfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $296,000
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