Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a vacant lot in the Ames Hill/Crescent Hill Historic District. This 1.3448-acre lot was originally developed in the early 1870s by Jotham G. Chase, a lumber dealer. Chase finished his planned home's exterior, but never the interior—the home sold to banker Andrew Fennessy, who finished the home, but moved it to another location, building a new mansion on this lot before relocating to Boston. The mansion was next purchased in the late 1880s, by paper industry magnate Nathan Bill, the wealthiest person in Springfield at the time. The home became known as Nathan Bill House, and housed the Bill family until mid-Century, when it became a nursing home, then fell vacant, and eventually burned down, leaving the lot vacant, as it stands today. This historical tragedy is an opportunity for mixed-use, as the lot is zoned for residential/office use (to be confirmed by buyer). Be the next one to build upon Maple hill—or buy with 270 Maple Street!
Vacant landProperty Type
1.34 acresLot Size
$63,433Price/Acres
Listed by Erica Swallow• Swallow Real Estate, Inc.
Listed by Erica Swallow• Swallow Real Estate, Inc.
Maple Hill Historic District, located between Maple Street and Union Street, is a historic and residential Springfield neighborhood with a hilltop setting and a streetscape of preserved Victorian-era homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Maple Street corridor near the Quadrangle, where museum steps, brick sidewalks, and small civic buildings set a cultured, walk-and-look pace. Architectural details—turrets, porches, slate roofs, and ornate trim—define blocks that feel curated rather than uniform. Views open toward downtown from higher streets, while mature trees soften the edges. A short walk connects to the Springfield Museums campus for galleries and events. The nearby Springfield Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall adds a formal, evening-out note to the area.
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Has city view
Has waterview of a river
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1.34-acre lot
Level, elevated, sloped, cleared and steep slope areas
Paved, public road frontage with public maintenance
Nearby outdoor amenities including public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, bike path, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, and schools/university
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Residential property
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Gas available at the street
Electric available at the street
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Sale and tax history for WS Maple St
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
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MLS PIN #73526926
May 29, 2026
Listed
$85,000
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Vacant Land
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Hampden County
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082180072,2594041
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Last updated by owner on May 29, 2026.
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Redfin Estimate for WS Maple St
$78,459
$6,541 under list price of $85K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $80K to $275K.