Have you always dreamed of a historic "trophy" home? If your answer to this question is yes, then prepare to fall in love as you step back in time in this gorgeous 4200+ sq ft Tudor "mini-mansion." Nestled in a cozy section of the Ridgewood Historic District, it doesn't get more desirable than the Clara Temple Leonard House located on "Dr. Seuss'" famous Mulberry Street. Exquisite features include a stunning turned grand staircase, slate roof, leaded glass windows, 12' ceilings, hardwood floors w/inlays, 5 fireplaces, beautiful moldings, built-ins and woodwork throughout, and so much more. Formal dining room with fireplace and wainscoting leads to butler's pantry and kitchen with breakfast room and mudroom with first floor laundry. Sun drenched living room and family room are ready for formal entertaining as well as intimate gatherings. Wonderful bedrooms and original baths with claw foot tubs. Newer commercial heating system. Walking distance to downtown and new MGM casino. Hurry!
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$106Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Roger Trombly• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Longmeadow
Bought with Lynn Sipitkowski• Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont REALTORS®
Prepare to fall in love as you step back in time in this gorgeous 4200+ square foot Tudor which recently received a Springfield Preservation Trust Award! Nestled in a cozy section of the desirable Ridgewood Historic District, this gracious home has all the exquisite features you were dreaming of such as a stunning turned staircase & 2nd back staircase, slate roof, leaded glass windows, 12' ceilings, hardwood floors w/ inlays, 5 fireplaces, beautiful moldings, built-ins & woodwork throughout, sun drenched living room & family room, formal dining room w/ fireplace & wainscoting, bath w/ claw foot tub, butler's pantry w/ sink, 1st & 2nd floor enclosed porches & a cozy breakfast room! There is also an approved in-law apartment w/ bedroom, bath, kitchenette & living room! Recent updates include a commercial grade gas furnace ($11,000) which keeps heating costs very reasonable! Enjoy fabulous downtown living in this grand home close to great restaurants, shopping & entertainment!
Public Records
May 30, 2012
Sold
$65,800
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,927 (−1.7%)
$24,400 + $264,600
$289,000
2022
$5,014 (+0.8%)
$22,300 + $244,100
$266,400
2021
$4,976 (+3.0%)
$20,300 + $243,000
$263,300
2020
$4,830 (+14.8%)
$20,300 + $227,000
$247,300
2019
$4,208 (+6.0%)
$20,300 + $193,500
$213,800
2018
$3,971 (+5.8%)
$20,300 + $181,500
$201,800
2017
$3,753 (+21.4%)
$16,300 + $174,600
$190,900
2016
$3,091 (−4.6%)
$16,300 + $140,900
$157,200
2015
$3,240 (+0.5%)
$16,300 + $148,400
$164,700
2014
$3,223 (−4.0%)
$20,500 + $143,000
$163,500
2013
$3,359 (−0.9%)
$20,500 + $149,900
$170,400
2012
$3,391 (+13.1%)
$20,500 + $150,500
$171,000
2011
$2,998
$20,500 + $133,300
$153,800
Tax history for 87 Mulberry St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,927 (−1.7%)
$24,400 + $264,600
$289,000
2022
$5,014 (+0.8%)
$22,300 + $244,100
$266,400
2021
$4,976 (+3.0%)
$20,300 + $243,000
$263,300
2020
$4,830 (+14.8%)
$20,300 + $227,000
$247,300
2019
$4,208 (+6.0%)
$20,300 + $193,500
$213,800
2018
$3,971 (+5.8%)
$20,300 + $181,500
$201,800
2017
$3,753 (+21.4%)
$16,300 + $174,600
$190,900
2016
$3,091 (−4.6%)
$16,300 + $140,900
$157,200
2015
$3,240 (+0.5%)
$16,300 + $148,400
$164,700
2014
$3,223 (−4.0%)
$20,500 + $143,000
$163,500
2013
$3,359 (−0.9%)
$20,500 + $149,900
$170,400
2012
$3,391 (+13.1%)
$20,500 + $150,500
$171,000
2011
$2,998
$20,500 + $133,300
$153,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,296
Year built
1897
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2596748
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved