WELCOME HOME to 307 Fountain Street! Timeless charm defines this classic 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors, distinctive architectural details, and a fireplace that serves as a welcoming focal point. A thoughtfully designed office nook provides flexible space for remote work, study, or hobbies. The private backyard is framed by a wooded backdrop, creating a peaceful, secluded setting to enjoy year-round. Conveniently located close to downtown, dining, shopping, and everyday necessities, this home blends classic character, functionality, and location.
Forest Park, located between Longhill Street and the edge of Forest Park, is a residential and park-adjacent Springfield neighborhood with grand Victorian-era homes and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Park entrance at Sumner Avenue and Trafton Road, where small storefronts and local services meet the park’s stone gates and steady foot traffic. Community pillars include the Forest Park Zoo, the Barney Estate, and the historic Forest Park Carousel. Architecture ranges from stately Queen Anne and Colonial Revival houses to classic early-20th-century multifamily homes. Paths, ponds, and bridges inside Forest Park shape daily routines around walking loops and seasonal events. Sumner Avenue ties the neighborhood together with a main-street rhythm and frequent bus service.
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Market insights
307 Fountain St · $279,900
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$279,900
Median sale price in this area is $363,806. (30% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% 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
Wood and laminate flooring throughout
Full basement
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Total of 6 rooms (includes bedrooms and living spaces)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Wood flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Steam heating (oil-fired)
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Porch
Wooded lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished area reported (1552 sq ft)
Parking
Two open parking spaces
Paved drive with off-street parking
Construction
Block foundation
Year built reported from public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric connections suitable for electric range and electric dryer
Washer hookup
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, parks, and walk/jog trails
Electricity and solar
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This home is unique and so loveable! The side entry has the makings of the perfect mudroom for all your coats, boots and backpacks! The kitchen is updated - has plenty of room for a kitchen table, has a charming panty and additional storage closet! The dining room is big enough for a huge table to host all the holiday parties. The charming living room has a reading nook and more seating near the lovely fireplace. It also has access to the cozy enclosed front porch, where you can sip a morning coffee or a cool beverage on a warm summer night! The 1/2 bath is placed on the landing going up the stairs. Upstairs are 3 large bedrooms and the full bath. The basement has some semi finished areas and feature a walk-out to the covered patio - where you will be able to enjoy the relaxing sounds of water and birds from the ravine below, which is Entry Dingle Park. This nature area runs through much of the Forest Park neighborhood that borders East Longmeadow and Longmeadow.
MLS PIN #72073925
Apr 21, 2017
Sold
$110,000
$71/sq ft
Sep 28, 2016
Listed
$114,900
$74/sq ft
+7
This 3 bdrm home w/newly remodeled kitchen is set back from the street and the backyard offers a private and natural setting. This charming house fills w/natural light showing off the remodeled open kitchen, updated rooms, beautiful colors and wood floors. Right on the border of East Longmeadow in a nice quiet neighborhood. This one won't last long.
Public Records
Apr 14, 2006
Sold
$114,480
$74/sq ft
MLS PIN #30621019
Oct 1, 2002
Sold
$78,000
$50/sq ft
Jun 27, 2002
Listed
$85,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,879 (+9.6%)
$36,400 + $191,100
$227,500
2022
$3,538 (+17.7%)
$36,400 + $151,600
$188,000
2021
$3,007 (+10.5%)
$33,100 + $126,000
$159,100
2020
$2,722 (+1.5%)
$33,100 + $106,300
$139,400
2019
$2,682
$33,100 + $103,200
$136,300
2018
$2,684 (+8.4%)
$33,100 + $103,300
$136,400
2017
$2,475 (+2.7%)
$33,100 + $92,800
$125,900
2016
$2,410 (+1.2%)
$33,100 + $89,500
$122,600
2015
$2,382 (−0.2%)
$33,100 + $88,000
$121,100
2014
$2,387 (+4.4%)
$32,600 + $88,500
$121,100
2013
$2,286 (−1.6%)
$32,600 + $83,400
$116,000
2012
$2,322 (−9.6%)
$36,200 + $80,900
$117,100
2011
$2,569
$31,400 + $100,400
$131,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,552
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,552
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2585097
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
RES A
Low Density Residential District
Low density residential, primarily single-family detached
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Historical weather
Springfield, MA • 01108
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Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 307 Fountain St
$288,804
$8,904 over list price of $280K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $275K to $310K.