This beautiful two-family house in Springfield is big on space and personality! The two large units are loaded with features you won’t find in the area, like eat-in islands with stainless steel ovens and vent hoods, as well as a gorgeous fireplace with stone façade on the first floor. The house has been almost completely renovated within the past 10 years, adding new interior walls, bamboo flooring, electrical, insulation, roof, windows, siding, back porches and more. Both units have formal dining rooms that can be customized to create an extra-large living room. The second floor features a lovely loft space that gives the unit an extra bedroom and bathroom, and the first floor unit has the potential be expanded into the basement where some electrical and plumbing already exist. Outside, the spacious fenced-in yard is perfect for hosting cook-outs of all sizes. This property is not to be missed.
3 floors of living space, fenced bkyd, large rooms, eat-in kitchens -- all well-maintained by its owners for over a decade. Stately 2-family, a large fin. basement w/ large bdrm, spacious porches, stunning tile-lined fireplace, hardwood, new carpeting, refurbished kitch. cabs, alarm, sprinklers, gas-fired steam heat. Perrenials,wisteria greet you in spring. Kitchens, baths in solid condition - move right in and enjoy this well-built beauty in the heart of East Forest Park!
MLS PIN #20043357
Mar 7, 1994
Sold
$101,500
$41/sq ft
Aug 6, 1993
Listed
$117,900
$48/sq ft
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Hampden County
APN
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Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.
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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Interior Features: Laundry Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Loft
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,473
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,773
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Sumner to Howes St
UnparsedAddress: 51-53 Howes St, Springfield MA 01118
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School
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Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 2588964
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Frederick Harris Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
STEM Middle Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Springfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Lifestyle
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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
25% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$426,000 – $515,000
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