This is proof positive that it need not be large to make a huge statement! This well-cared-for Cape has all of the amenities of it's big sisters. A feeling of openness, gleaming hardwood floors, a delightful kitchen with granite counters, thoughtful pull-outs, recessed lighting, appliances and an intimate eat-in area that overlooks a private backyard. This well-cared for home sits in the heart of East Forest Park, just minutes from highway access, close to college and university campuses, as well as hospitals. It is a great neighborhood for walking and jogging, Come see for yourself.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
6,194 sq ftLot Size
$293Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Colleen Westberg• Coldwell Banker Realty - Western MA
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
55 Gillette Cir · $299,900
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.6%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$299,900
Median sale price in this area is $356,016. (19% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Five total rooms
French doors
Insulated windows with screens
Closets
Vestibule
Sun room
Center hall
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Second bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the first floor with tub and shower and linen closet
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Dining area
Stone or granite countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Remodeled kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup in basement
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood and other wood flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Steam heating (natural gas)
Wall unit cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Patio
Rain gutters
Private hot tub/spa
Screens
Level lot
Paved road frontage on a public, publicly maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Frame construction
Gray exterior color
Parking
Attached garage (1 car) with storage
One covered space
Two open parking spaces
Total of 3 parking spaces
Paved driveway, off-street parking and on-street parking available
Security
No specific security features listed
Construction
Shingle roof
Block foundation
Frame construction
Built year per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers and 100 amp service
Electric range and electric dryer provisions
Gas water heater and water heater
HOA & community
Association exists but homeowners association membership not required
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, golf, medical facility, laundromat, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, schools, university and sidewalks
Other
Above grade finished area approximately 1,022 square feet
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Beautifully maintained and owned by the same family for over forty years. Vinyl sided two bedroom cape located on a picturesque and iconic East Forest Park Street. New granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and lovely hardwood floors. Attractive living room opens to nice dining room with hardwood flooring and newly refurbished sunroom. Replacement windows throughout. Newer electrical upgrades and a newer high quality HB Smith Gas Boiler will keep you warm for decades to come. If you are looking for a really nice smaller cape with superb updates and a nice yard, then make your appointment today! This one will be gone in a flash.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,009 (−1.0%)
$44,700 + $131,800
$176,500
2022
$3,039 (+2.6%)
$44,700 + $116,800
$161,500
2021
$2,962 (+0.9%)
$40,600 + $116,100
$156,700
2020
$2,937 (+11.6%)
$40,600 + $109,800
$150,400
2019
$2,631 (−0.4%)
$40,600 + $93,100
$133,700
2018
$2,641 (+0.3%)
$40,600 + $93,600
$134,200
2017
$2,634 (+7.7%)
$40,600 + $93,400
$134,000
2016
$2,446 (+2.7%)
$40,600 + $83,800
$124,400
2015
$2,382 (+2.7%)
$40,600 + $80,500
$121,100
2014
$2,320 (+1.8%)
$42,100 + $75,600
$117,700
2013
$2,278 (−12.0%)
$42,100 + $73,500
$115,600
2012
$2,588 (−1.0%)
$42,100 + $88,400
$130,500
2011
$2,614
$40,600 + $93,500
$134,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,022
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,022
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2586157
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
Historical weather
Springfield, MA • 01118
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 55 Gillette Cir
$304,524
$4,624 over list price of $300K
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