Charming three bedroom colonial conveniently located in a desirable East Forest Park neighborhood. Updates include kitchen, upstairs bathtub/shower, landscaping, and electric meter. Large living room opens to an awesome back porch overlooking a spacious and very functional back yard, perfect for yard games and cookouts! Patterned oak floors throughout both upstairs and downstairs. Laundry/utility room in the basement, as well as a large partially finished area with multiple possibilities, including an office or rec room. Plenty of storage space in the garage, basement built-ins and attic. Great opportunity for a first-time home buyer, or anyone interested in living in a great area. Act fast!
NOT FOR RENT! BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS! YOU MUST CHECK OUT THIS NEW EAST FOREST PARK HOME! Renovated throughout and ready for its new owner. Refinished hardwood floors throughout the home and freshly painted. Living room has plenty of room for the family and a brick fireplace. Kitchen is completely brand new, new appliances, new cabinets, and new granite!! Three bedrooms and one and half bath! Finished basement, screened in porch, fenced in yard, and one car garage. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR!!!
MLS PIN #70491084
Apr 23, 2007
Sold
$206,000
$116/sq ft
Nov 17, 2006
Listed
$204,500
$115/sq ft
Beautiful, well cared-for 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial with attached garage, enclosed back sun porch, private fenced yard and deck. Located on a quiet street in a desirable neighborhood. Updates include tile kitchen floor, finished basement, new windows, new oil tank and gas hot water heater. Security system and hardwood floors throughout.
MLS PIN #20055964
Dec 24, 1994
Sold
$103,000
$58/sq ft
Aug 16, 1994
Listed
$109,900
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 1992
Sold
$110,500
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1987
Sold
$131,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,041 (−10.4%)
$44,600 + $192,400
$237,000
2022
$4,511 (+11.7%)
$44,600 + $195,100
$239,700
2021
$4,037 (+17.8%)
$40,500 + $173,100
$213,600
2020
$3,426 (+2.5%)
$40,500 + $134,900
$175,400
2019
$3,344 (+4.8%)
$40,500 + $129,400
$169,900
2018
$3,190 (+2.6%)
$40,500 + $121,600
$162,100
2017
$3,110 (+9.9%)
$40,500 + $117,700
$158,200
2016
$2,831 (−5.7%)
$40,500 + $103,500
$144,000
2015
$3,002 (+1.8%)
$40,500 + $112,100
$152,600
2014
$2,949 (+1.0%)
$42,000 + $107,600
$149,600
2013
$2,919 (−3.6%)
$42,000 + $106,100
$148,100
2012
$3,028 (−11.7%)
$42,000 + $110,700
$152,700
2011
$3,428
$40,500 + $135,400
$175,900
Tax history for 253 Gillette Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,041 (−10.4%)
$44,600 + $192,400
$237,000
2022
$4,511 (+11.7%)
$44,600 + $195,100
$239,700
2021
$4,037 (+17.8%)
$40,500 + $173,100
$213,600
2020
$3,426 (+2.5%)
$40,500 + $134,900
$175,400
2019
$3,344 (+4.8%)
$40,500 + $129,400
$169,900
2018
$3,190 (+2.6%)
$40,500 + $121,600
$162,100
2017
$3,110 (+9.9%)
$40,500 + $117,700
$158,200
2016
$2,831 (−5.7%)
$40,500 + $103,500
$144,000
2015
$3,002 (+1.8%)
$40,500 + $112,100
$152,600
2014
$2,949 (+1.0%)
$42,000 + $107,600
$149,600
2013
$2,919 (−3.6%)
$42,000 + $106,100
$148,100
2012
$3,028 (−11.7%)
$42,000 + $110,700
$152,700
2011
$3,428
$40,500 + $135,400
$175,900
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,775
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2586092
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
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,775
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1775
Below Grade Finished Area: 350
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,005
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Plumtree and South Branch
UnparsedAddress: 253 Gillette Ave, Springfield MA 01118
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,775
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 2586092
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dryden Memorial Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
STEM Middle Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Springfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Estimated sale price
$348,000 – $421,000
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