Charm, character, and modern updates come together beautifully at 45 Vail Street! Located in Springfield's desirable East Forest Park neighborhood, this inviting ranch has been thoughtfully updated while preserving many of the original details that make homes of this era so special. Step inside and you'll immediately notice the solid wood doors, classic glass doorknobs, and graceful arched doorway openings that add warmth and personality throughout.The updated kitchen offers the modern conveniences buyers are looking for, featuring granite countertops, a tiled backsplash, soft-close cabinet doors and drawers, and brand-new appliances. Fresh paint and numerous recent updates create a bright, move-in-ready feel without taking away from the home's original character.Additional features include central air conditioning, central vacuum, a fireplace, full basement offering plenty of storage , and a detached garage.If you've been searching for a home that doesn't feel like every other remodeled property, 45 Vail Street deserves a look. It's a wonderful combination of classic craftsmanship, modern comfort, and the kind of character that simply can't be recreated.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
7,501 sq ftLot Size
$295Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Cindy Smith• Realty One Group Cutting Edge
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
45 Vail · $269,900
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.4%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$269,900
Median sale price in this area is $364,033. (35% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% 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
Home office
Central vacuum
Insulated windows
French doors
Storm door(s)
4 total rooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor with wall-to-wall carpet
Second bedroom on the first floor with wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (master bathroom present)
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dining area
Vinyl flooring in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Wood deck
Level lot
Public paved road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facility, laundromat, highway access, house of worship, and public school nearby
Home design
Single family residence
Green exterior color
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener
1 garage space (covered)
3 off-street/open parking spaces
4 total parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers and 100 amp service
Utilities set up for electric range
Washer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Other
Above grade finished area reported as 914
Basement: full, concrete, unfinished
Electricity and solar
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