Charm and quiet and sweetness is an unusual mix this close to Forest Park. Upgraded kitchen w/ granite and pretty tile backsplash, sweet cabinets throughout & well enough space for eat-in or an island/breakfast bar. Fantastic wood floors all over this home, and ceramic floor kitchen and full bath. Formal dining room, ample living room, lovely foyer. Mudroom at rear kitchen entry. Enormous front enclosed porch is an extra space for relaxing (2 sizeable seating areas) w/ morning coffee. Updated bathroom on 2nd flr and new 1/2 bath added in basement. Mature planting, trees, garden area, NEW fencing makes for private solitude--a gigantic double lot. Roof & sheathing & flashing & gutters replaced summer 2025 (JP Carroll Roofing). Energy-efficient windows, good mechanicals, and nice basement storage (extra entire room) with Mass Save work done. Stunning yard: full 50x100 rear lot (separate parcel--see plot map). Great curb appeal, well-maintained. Reduced in price, won't last.
Est. $1,296 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 42 Carroll St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73485161
May 29, 2026
Sold
$315,000
$238/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 16, 2026
Price Changed
$319,900
$242/sq ft
Apr 6, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 11, 2026
Listed
$329,900
$249/sq ft
MLS PIN #72696704
Sep 30, 2020
Sold
$180,000
$136/sq ft
Jul 23, 2020
Listed
$178,500
$135/sq ft
+10
If your Looking for open floor plan, this is it. Nice large Eat-in kitchen Very bright Plenty of nice cabinets. Family room with fireplace open living room. Vaulted ceilings in living room and kitchen. 3 bedrooms. office could be 4th bedroom. 2 full baths. Laundry room off kitchen. Large private fenced yard. 24 Hr notice required to show ALL PARTIES PLEASE WEAR A MASK
Public Records
Sep 3, 1992
Sold
$86,700
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 1992
Sold
$13,000
$10/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1991
Sold
$25,000
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1988
Sold
$86,900
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,159 (+5.9%)
$58,600 + $126,700
$185,300
2022
$2,983 (+2.4%)
$58,600 + $99,900
$158,500
2021
$2,912 (−10.4%)
$53,200 + $100,900
$154,100
2020
$3,250 (−0.3%)
$53,200 + $113,200
$166,400
2019
$3,261 (+4.9%)
$53,200 + $112,500
$165,700
2018
$3,109 (+3.6%)
$53,200 + $104,800
$158,000
2017
$3,002 (+4.0%)
$53,200 + $99,500
$152,700
2016
$2,886 (+4.9%)
$53,200 + $93,600
$146,800
2015
$2,752 (+1.5%)
$53,200 + $86,700
$139,900
2014
$2,712 (−1.8%)
$50,400 + $87,200
$137,600
2013
$2,763 (−0.9%)
$50,400 + $89,800
$140,200
2012
$2,788 (+9.8%)
$50,400 + $90,200
$140,600
2011
$2,540
$50,500 + $79,800
$130,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,376
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2579674
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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 0
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 3
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,323
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: yellow
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1323
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,548
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Tiffany St
UnparsedAddress: 42 Carroll Street, Springfield MA 01118
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,376
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 2579674
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
42/100 Car-Dependent50/100 Good transit16/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Frederick Harris Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
STEM Middle Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
Springfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Springfield, MA • 01118
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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31
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41
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66
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77
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43
53
34
38
22
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$320,000 – $388,000
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