RARE LISTING in Forest Park’s most desirable neighborhood. This lovely Boston duplex offers 2 - 2 story units plus a 2-car garage! The perfect fit for an owner occupied buyer. Long term tenants in one unit provide a reliable income to offset the mortgage. Minutes to Longmeadow. 87 Somerset is located just 4 houses from the beautiful 735-acre Park. Among the many assets the park offers are miles of hiking and running trails, public tennis courts, basketball courts and an indoor ice skating rink. Private fenced backyard, new roof ’07, new circuit breakers, some newer windows are just some of the improvements that have been done. Owner's unit boasts designer touches w/recessed lighting, new floors, completely renovated bathrooms & kitchen w/granite countertop & converted home office space. New electric in kitchen, living room and baths. Loads of storage & closets + master walk-in. Each unit offers 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths and utilities are separate
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,502 sq ftLot Size
$126Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Byrne• First Place Realty
Bought with Harmany Homes Team• Real Living Realty Professionals, LLC
SPACIOUS BOSTON DUPLEX. PERFECT FOR OWNER OCCUPANT. WELL MAINTAINED PROPERTY SHOWS WELL.PRICE REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE. $500 BONUS TO SELLING OFFICE. SECOND FLOOR APT. IS VACANT. ***VERY EASY TO SHOW***!
Public Records
Nov 20, 1979
Sold
$37,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,286 (+15.0%)
$35,300 + $274,700
$310,000
2022
$4,596 (+5.4%)
$33,000 + $211,200
$244,200
2021
$4,360 (+23.3%)
$30,000 + $200,700
$230,700
2020
$3,535 (+18.1%)
$30,000 + $151,000
$181,000
2019
$2,993 (−1.3%)
$31,000 + $121,100
$152,100
2018
$3,033 (−5.0%)
$31,000 + $123,100
$154,100
2017
$3,191 (+2.9%)
$31,000 + $131,300
$162,300
2016
$3,100 (+2.1%)
$31,000 + $126,700
$157,700
2015
$3,035 (−1.4%)
$31,000 + $123,300
$154,300
2014
$3,079 (+6.1%)
$26,000 + $130,200
$156,200
2013
$2,901 (+2.9%)
$23,600 + $123,600
$147,200
2012
$2,820 (−4.8%)
$23,600 + $118,600
$142,200
2011
$2,962
$27,800 + $124,200
$152,000
Tax history for 87 Somerset St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,286 (+15.0%)
$35,300 + $274,700
$310,000
2022
$4,596 (+5.4%)
$33,000 + $211,200
$244,200
2021
$4,360 (+23.3%)
$30,000 + $200,700
$230,700
2020
$3,535 (+18.1%)
$30,000 + $151,000
$181,000
2019
$2,993 (−1.3%)
$31,000 + $121,100
$152,100
2018
$3,033 (−5.0%)
$31,000 + $123,100
$154,100
2017
$3,191 (+2.9%)
$31,000 + $131,300
$162,300
2016
$3,100 (+2.1%)
$31,000 + $126,700
$157,700
2015
$3,035 (−1.4%)
$31,000 + $123,300
$154,300
2014
$3,079 (+6.1%)
$26,000 + $130,200
$156,200
2013
$2,901 (+2.9%)
$23,600 + $123,600
$147,200
2012
$2,820 (−4.8%)
$23,600 + $118,600
$142,200
2011
$2,962
$27,800 + $124,200
$152,000
*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
8
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,763
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Hampden County
APN
2605803
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2023.
RES B
Urban Residential District
Medium density residential, primarily single-family and twofamily
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,737
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Balcony
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,993
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Trafton & Dickinson
UnparsedAddress: 87 Somerset St, Springfield MA 01108
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,763
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 2605803
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Washington School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Forest Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Springfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Springfield, MA • 01108
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$448,000 – $542,000
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