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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Offer insights
68 Dayton St · $398,000
$398K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $398K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
64 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Game room
Two fireplaces (one in the family room)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with half bath access, closet, hardwood flooring, remodeled
Second bedroom on the first floor with closet, hardwood flooring, remodeled
Third bedroom on the first floor with custom built closet/cabinets, hardwood flooring, remodeled
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Microwave
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout main rooms
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Fireplaces provide additional heat
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Storage
Fenced yard
Paved driveway
Home design
Single family residence
Updated/remodeled
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
Covered parking (1 covered space)
Two open parking spaces
Total of 3 parking spaces
Paved drive
Construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Beige exterior
Renovated since original construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Neighborhood offers public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, and nearby schools and university
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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Location, Size and Style! This very large Mid-century ranch is located on one of East Forest Park's most sought after streets. There are so many custom features including, in the family room, a classic mid-century fireplace and "hidden" serving bar. The foyer leads to a spacious living room and dining room with picture window looking out to the backyard. The partially finished basement provides additional space with a large game room that has a fireplace and a large cedar closet containing a tall built in chest of drawers. Bedroom 3 has at times been used as an office and has a built in desk with lots of storage. Need more ? How about a 3 season back porch with access from both the kitchen and dining room that opens out to a small deck? Very easy to show.
MLS PIN #70343131
Jul 20, 2006
Sold
$186,500
$113/sq ft
Mar 8, 2006
Listed
$199,950
$121/sq ft
7 rooms of living space on one floor! Eat in kitchen with plenty of closet space, open living room and dining room with beautiful wood floors. Family room with fireplace and built-in serving bar. Enclosed 3 season porch off of kitchen and dining room leading to deck and back yard. Wood floors in bedrooms, dining room, living room and family room. Gas heat and hot water. Exercise room, laundry room, workshop and storage in basement. All this and located in a prime area of East Forest Park
Public Records
Jun 20, 1983
Sold
$70,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,646 (+3.8%)
$40,900 + $231,600
$272,500
2022
$4,474 (+22.9%)
$40,900 + $196,800
$237,700
2021
$3,640 (+3.9%)
$37,200 + $155,400
$192,600
2020
$3,502 (+1.0%)
$37,200 + $142,100
$179,300
2019
$3,468 (−2.3%)
$37,200 + $139,000
$176,200
2018
$3,548 (+8.2%)
$37,200 + $143,100
$180,300
2017
$3,279 (+6.2%)
$37,200 + $129,600
$166,800
2016
$3,087 (+3.3%)
$37,200 + $119,800
$157,000
2015
$2,988 (−0.5%)
$37,200 + $114,700
$151,900
2014
$3,002 (+1.8%)
$41,600 + $110,700
$152,300
2013
$2,949 (−6.2%)
$41,600 + $108,000
$149,600
2012
$3,143 (−3.6%)
$41,600 + $116,900
$158,500
2011
$3,261
$40,800 + $126,500
$167,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,656
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,656
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2580685
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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, 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
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 68 Dayton St
$391,675
$6,325 under list price of $398K
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