Location, comfort, and style come together in this move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape on one of East Forest Park's premier streets. Rich hardwood floors set the tone throughout the home, starting with a front to back living room that flows into a home office behind a farmhouse sliding door. The updated kitchen and adjoining formal dining room make everyday living and entertaining a breeze, while a half bath adds convenience to the main level. Retreat upstairs to three generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath. Downstairs, the finished basement offers a bar-equipped bonus space, great for movie nights or weekend get-togethers. Step outside to a fenced-in yard and patio — low-maintenance but big enough for gatherings (and happy pups!) — plus a shed and 1-car garage for extra storage. Vinyl siding and replacement windows mean less upkeep and more time enjoying your new home. With groceries, gas, shopping, schools, and restaurants all just moments away, this East Forest Park beauty offers the ultimate in everyday convenience. Come see it for yourself!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
5,933 sq ftLot Size
$226Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kelsey & Ireland Team• Lock and Key Realty Inc.
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
250 Gillette Ave · $349,900
$373K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $373K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.7%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Home office
Insulated doors and storm door(s)
Insulated windows
7 total rooms
Full, partially finished basement with interior entry
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Second bedroom on the second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Third bedroom on the second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the second floor
One half bathroom on the first floor
Kitchen
Pantry
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement with washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living areas and bedrooms
Tile flooring
Vinyl flooring in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Steam heating powered by oil
Exterior features
Fenced yard with professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Rain gutters
Outdoor storage
Home design
Single family residence
Level lot
Public road frontage on a paved, public-maintained road
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener (garage faces side)
One covered garage space plus four open parking spaces (five total)
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built approximately (year from public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers and 100 amp service
Electric hookups for range and dryer
HOA & community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, parks, tennis courts, golf, medical facilities, laundromat, highway access, houses of worship, and schools/university
Electricity and solar
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WOW! WOW! WOW! This could be your new DREAM HOME!.....This wonderful CAPE style home has it all! The nicely updated kitchen offers beautiful two-tone cabinets, NEWER STAINLESS appliances, a modern eye-catching BACKSPLASH, and a multi-functional CENTER ISLAND. The formal dining room, Living room, cozy Den and NEWLY RENOVATED 1/2 bath complete the main floor. The upper level offers 3 nice size bedrooms and an UPDATED FULL bath. And, the lower level provides additional living area that would be perfect for work or play. Just a few of the special features include: a decorative FIREPLACE, pretty HARDWOOD Floors, , easy care VINYL SIDING, & windows, an ARCHITECTURAL shingled roof, a 1 CAR GARAGE, a FENCED back yard, A PATIO, a SHED, and so much more. Conveniently located just minutes from groceries, gas, shopping, schools and restaurants, this fabulous house is ready for you to call HOME! Set up an appointment and MAKE AN OFFER TODAY!
Smart MLS #170435179
Oct 27, 2021
Sold
$275,000
$178/sq ft
Sep 2, 2021
Listed
$269,900
$175/sq ft
WOW! WOW! WOW! This could be your new DREAM HOME!.....This wonderful CAPE style home has it all! The nicely updated kitchen offers beautiful two-tone cabinets, NEWER STAINLESS appliances, a modern eye-catching BACKSPLASH, and a multi-functional CENTER ISLAND. The formal dining room, Living room, cozy Den and NEWLY RENOVATED 1/2 bath complete the main floor. The upper level offers 3 nice size bedrooms and an UPDATED FULL bath. And, the lower level provides additional living area that would be perfect for work or play. Just a few of the special features include: a decorative FIREPLACE, pretty HARDWOOD Floors, , easy care VINYL SIDING, & windows, an ARCHITECTURAL shingled roof, a 1 CAR GARAGE, a FENCED back yard, A PATIO, a SHED, and so much more. Conveniently located just minutes from groceries, gas, shopping, schools and restaurants, this fabulous house is ready for you to call HOME! Set up an appointment and MAKE AN OFFER TODAY!
MLS PIN #72699388
Sep 8, 2020
Sold
$232,000
$150/sq ft
Jul 28, 2020
Listed
$235,000
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,636 (+7.9%)
$44,500 + $227,400
$271,900
2022
$4,297 (−0.8%)
$44,500 + $183,800
$228,300
2021
$4,330 (+6.2%)
$40,400 + $188,700
$229,100
2020
$4,076 (+1.6%)
$40,400 + $168,300
$208,700
2019
$4,013 (+5.9%)
$40,400 + $163,500
$203,900
2018
$3,790 (+5.5%)
$40,400 + $152,200
$192,600
2017
$3,594 (+0.4%)
$40,400 + $142,400
$182,800
2016
$3,580 (+4.4%)
$40,400 + $141,700
$182,100
2015
$3,428 (−0.6%)
$40,400 + $133,900
$174,300
2014
$3,447 (+4.8%)
$41,900 + $133,000
$174,900
2013
$3,288 (+0.7%)
$41,900 + $124,900
$166,800
2012
$3,264 (−0.9%)
$41,900 + $122,700
$164,600
2011
$3,294
$40,300 + $128,700
$169,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,546
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,546
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2586058
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
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 250 Gillette Ave
$365,559
$16K over list price of $350K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $330K to $357K.