** Motivated Seller ** Priced below assessed value. 3 bedroom/1 bath Cape set on .21 acres in East Forest Park neighborhood. Vinyl sided exterior, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile flooring in kitchen, dining area and bathroom. Living room has slider to back deck. Hardwood floors in both bedrooms on 1st floor. Large second floor bedroom with wall a/c and built-in shelving. Basement partially framed and includes washer/dryer and laundry sink. Fenced-in back yard. This one will not last.Highest and best due 09/04/2026 at 12:30p.m.
East Forest Park, located between Forest Park and the East Longmeadow line, is a residential and park-adjacent Springfield neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and a strong mid-century feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sumner Avenue corridor near the East Forest Park branch library, where small storefronts, takeout counters, and everyday services set a steady, local rhythm. Housing leans toward well-kept ranches, capes, and brick multifamilies, with tidy yards and deep setbacks. Paths and playing fields at nearby Forest Park shape daily routines with green space close at hand. The East Forest Park Branch Library and Forest Park’s Zoo in Forest Park serve as familiar cultural anchors. Sumner Avenue links the area to the larger city grid while keeping the streetscape calm.
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Market insights
433 Gifford St · $250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$250,000
Median sale price in this area is $363,806. (46% 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
Ceiling fans in living room and kitchen
Exterior access from living room and kitchen
Overhead lighting
6 total rooms
Full interior-entry basement with sump pump
Storage space
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms with hardwood flooring and closets
One second-floor bedroom with wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level with tub and shower, stone/ceramic tile flooring, and overhead lighting
Kitchen
Dining area
Stainless steel appliances
Exterior access
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup and utility sink in the basement
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Hardwood
Wall-to-wall carpet
Tile (stone/ceramic)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Wall cooling unit(s)
Thermostat (energy efficient)
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Porch
Wood deck
Paved, public road frontage
Paved driveway and off-street paved parking
Yard landscaping and trees implied by fenced/enclosed yard
Home design
Single-family residence
Grey exterior color
Parking
Three open parking spaces
Paved driveway with off-street parking
Security
Fenced/Enclosed yard (provides privacy and containment)
Construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric connection suitable for electric range
HOA & community
Nearby community amenities include shopping, golf, and schools
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD 3 BDRM 1 BATH CAPE WITH CENTRAL AIR CONVENIENT TO SHOPPING CENTERS, SLIDER TO DECK & YARD, ROOMY KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR. VERY NEAT
MLS PIN #30088087
Jul 20, 1996
Sold
$80,000
$68/sq ft
Feb 8, 1996
Listed
$83,900
$72/sq ft
TOTALLY UPDATED HOME. KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR & DIN AREA. EVERY ROOM NEWLY DECORATED, NEW ROOF, SIDING, WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONED, GAS HEAT, HARDWOOD FLRS, WOODED LOT, 2 DECKS. MUST SEE!!!
Public Records
Jul 20, 1986
Sold
$74,500
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,543 (−2.2%)
$45,700 + $162,100
$207,800
2022
$3,623 (+7.9%)
$45,700 + $146,800
$192,500
2021
$3,357 (+4.3%)
$41,500 + $136,100
$177,600
2020
$3,220 (−1.0%)
$41,500 + $123,400
$164,900
2019
$3,253 (+2.7%)
$41,500 + $123,800
$165,300
2018
$3,168 (+4.6%)
$41,500 + $119,500
$161,000
2017
$3,030 (+4.7%)
$41,500 + $112,600
$154,100
2016
$2,894 (+1.0%)
$41,500 + $105,700
$147,200
2015
$2,864 (−2.3%)
$41,500 + $104,100
$145,600
2014
$2,931 (+7.0%)
$44,100 + $104,600
$148,700
2013
$2,738 (−7.0%)
$44,100 + $94,800
$138,900
2012
$2,943 (+10.3%)
$44,100 + $104,300
$148,400
2011
$2,668
$41,900 + $95,000
$136,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,168
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,168
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2585932
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
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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 433 Gifford St
$258,861
$8,861 over list price of $250K
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