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Offering flexible living space and fantastic indoor-outdoor flow, this charming ranch is ready to impress! A spacious 3-season porch provides a welcoming covered entrance and the perfect spot to relax while offering direct access to the wood deck overlooking the private, fenced-in yard—ideal for outdoor entertaining. Inside, the open-concept eat-in kitchen features ample cabinetry and storage. The generously sized living room is filled with natural light from replacement windows and offers its own exterior entrance and closet. Wall-to-wall carpeting throughout has preserved hardwood flooring. Three bedrooms provide excellent flexibility, with one currently utilized as a home office which can be converted back to bedroom use. A full bath completes the main level. The lower level offers a fantastic finished living space featuring a built-in bar—perfect for a family room, game room or entertaining area—along with an impressive amount of additional storage! Outdoor entertaining is a breeze with private deck and firepit areas - sprinkler system keeps the professional landscaping lush - adding to the peaceful atmosphere! A newer boiler and oil tank provide added peace of mind, while solar panels help considerably reduce energy costs. A wonderful opportunity offering versatility, privacy and plenty of space to make your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
7,501 sq ftLot Size
$254Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Kathleen Norton• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
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
25 Gertrude St · $289,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$289,000
Median sale price in this area is $363,806. (26% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Insulated windows
Laundry chute
5 total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with hardwood and wall-to-wall carpet flooring and double closet
Second bedroom on the first floor with hardwood and wall-to-wall carpet flooring, closet and overhead lighting
Third bedroom on the first floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main/first level with tiled tub and shower, ceiling fan, linen closet and vinyl flooring
Kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring and recessed lighting
Range
Refrigerator
Tankless water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup in basement
Laundry sink in basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Wall-to-wall carpet
Vinyl
Tile
Heating & cooling
Oil baseboard heating
Whole house fan
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Wood deck
Storage shed
Professional landscaping with sprinkler system
Fenced yard
Cleared, level lot on a paved public road
Home design
Single-family residence
Solar panels installed (2017)
Parking
Off-street paved parking with 3 spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service with circuit breakers
Electric hookups for range and dryer
Solar power system (installed 2017) with monthly lease approx. $120
Financial info
Property taxes listed (see agent for details)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This home features beautiful hardwood floors, a very large open kitchen-dining room, family room off living room that could be a third bedroom. Vinyl siding and windows, remodeled kitchen, c-tile in bathroom, finished rec room with bar in basement, large breezeway, above ground pool, large deck, fenced yard and inground sprinklers are some of the amenities. Priced below market value for immediate sale.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,029 (+15.0%)
$45,100 + $191,200
$236,300
2022
$3,504 (+4.7%)
$45,100 + $141,100
$186,200
2021
$3,347 (+8.2%)
$41,000 + $136,100
$177,100
2020
$3,092 (+1.0%)
$41,000 + $117,300
$158,300
2019
$3,060 (+1.6%)
$41,000 + $114,500
$155,500
2018
$3,013 (+4.8%)
$41,000 + $112,100
$153,100
2017
$2,876 (+6.7%)
$41,000 + $105,300
$146,300
2016
$2,695 (−1.6%)
$41,000 + $96,100
$137,100
2015
$2,738 (−2.5%)
$41,000 + $98,200
$139,200
2014
$2,809 (+4.9%)
$43,100 + $99,400
$142,500
2013
$2,679 (+23.6%)
$43,100 + $92,800
$135,900
2012
$2,167 (−14.8%)
$43,100 + $66,200
$109,300
2011
$2,543
$41,500 + $89,000
$130,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,140
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,140
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2585897
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
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 25 Gertrude St
$295,341
$6,341 over list price of $289K
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