A GREAT INVESTOR HOME OR BUY TO FLIP QUICKLY. HANDYMAN'S DELIGHT! SECOND FLOOR HAS NEWER KITCHEN CABINETS. PRICED TO SELL. EASY TO SHOW. VACANT. LOCATED ON QUIETER END OF COMMONWEALTH AVE.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Roger Trombly• Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Bought with Roger Trombly• Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Source:MLS PIN #30175289
Redfin Estimate
$396,155
$315K since sold in December 2003$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 1.9% higher than the average sale price ($389K) of 6 comparable homes.
A GREAT INVESTOR HOME OR BUY TO FLIP QUICKLY. HANDYMAN'S DELIGHT! SECOND FLOOR HAS NEWER KITCHEN CABINETS. PRICED TO SELL. EASY TO SHOW. VACANT. LOCATED ON QUIETER END OF COMMONWEALTH AVE.
Public Records
May 13, 1994
Sold
$82,000
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 1994
Sold
$80,000
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1992
Sold
$105,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,708 (+9.1%)
$35,100 + $182,400
$217,500
2022
$3,399 (+6.4%)
$35,100 + $145,500
$180,600
2021
$3,194 (−2.1%)
$31,900 + $137,100
$169,000
2020
$3,262 (+2.3%)
$31,900 + $135,100
$167,000
2019
$3,190 (+8.1%)
$31,900 + $130,200
$162,100
2018
$2,950 (+7.3%)
$31,900 + $118,000
$149,900
2017
$2,750 (+11.7%)
$31,900 + $108,000
$139,900
2016
$2,463 (+1.0%)
$31,900 + $93,400
$125,300
2015
$2,439 (−2.7%)
$31,900 + $92,100
$124,000
2014
$2,507 (−0.7%)
$31,300 + $95,900
$127,200
2013
$2,525 (+1.1%)
$31,300 + $96,800
$128,100
2012
$2,497 (−11.8%)
$34,800 + $91,100
$125,900
2011
$2,832
$29,100 + $116,200
$145,300
Tax history for 278 Commonwealth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,708 (+9.1%)
$35,100 + $182,400
$217,500
2022
$3,399 (+6.4%)
$35,100 + $145,500
$180,600
2021
$3,194 (−2.1%)
$31,900 + $137,100
$169,000
2020
$3,262 (+2.3%)
$31,900 + $135,100
$167,000
2019
$3,190 (+8.1%)
$31,900 + $130,200
$162,100
2018
$2,950 (+7.3%)
$31,900 + $118,000
$149,900
2017
$2,750 (+11.7%)
$31,900 + $108,000
$139,900
2016
$2,463 (+1.0%)
$31,900 + $93,400
$125,300
2015
$2,439 (−2.7%)
$31,900 + $92,100
$124,000
2014
$2,507 (−0.7%)
$31,300 + $95,900
$127,200
2013
$2,525 (+1.1%)
$31,300 + $96,800
$128,100
2012
$2,497 (−11.8%)
$34,800 + $91,100
$125,900
2011
$2,832
$29,100 + $116,200
$145,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAKLAND'S
Living Sq. Ft: 1,800
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: SPRINGFIELD
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: R2
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 2579344
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2025
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Alice B Beal Elementary School
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Forest Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Springfield High School
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Estimated sale price
$377,000 – $456,000
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