Spacious Colonial built in 1896 offering approximately 2,765 SF of living space, 6 generously sized bedrooms and 2.1bathrooms. This charming home is filled with original character, featuring beautiful hardwood floors, detailed woodwork, and timeless architectural charm. The main level offers a welcoming living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and spacious eat in kitchen. Additional features include a classic slate roof, covered front porch, two car detached garage, and partially finished basement offering additional usable space. Situated directly across from Forest Park, this property enjoys a desirable location with convenient access to grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, shopping, bike routes, and public transportation. While the home is in need of renovations and updating, it offers tremendous potential for buyers looking to restore its original beauty. Bring your vision and creativity to make this historic Colonial a gem once again!
Single-familyProperty Type
1896Year Built
9,274 sq ftLot Size
$108Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael DelGreco• Elite Realty Partners LLC
Listed by Michael DelGreco• Elite Realty Partners LLC
Forest Park Heights Historic District, located between Forest Park and the Longmeadow line, is a historic and residential Springfield neighborhood with grand Victorian streetscapes and a park-side setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Sumner Avenue near the Forest Park entrance, where porch-lined blocks meet a steady stream of walkers and cyclists. Architectural details—turrets, stained glass, and deep front porches—define the streets, with mature trees framing wide sidewalks. Forest Park anchors daily routines with trails, ponds, and seasonal events. The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center and the Barney Estate add cultural weight to the park edge. Nearby, the Forest Park Branch Library offers a quiet civic counterpoint to the greenery.
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Market insights
292 Forest Park Ave · $299,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$299,900
Median sale price in this area is $367,490. (23% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the second floor
One bedroom on the third floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
One bathroom on the second floor and one on the third floor
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood and tile flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet in the third-floor bedroom
Heating & cooling
Steam heating fueled by oil
Exterior features
Porch
Level lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage with two spaces
Two open parking spaces
Off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter and stone foundation
Slate roof
Utilities
Public water and sewer
100-amp electric service
Electricity and solar
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Ideal location facing Forest Park in the F.P. Historic District. Spacious rooms with plenty of beautiful Oak woodwork and hardwood floors. 2 and 1/2 baths modern boiler, eat-in kitchen with skylight, stained glass window. Three zone lawn sprinkler system. Gorgeous, deep back yard and a marvelous front porch. Be sure to see this great house soon.!!!!!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,298 (−8.7%)
$36,900 + $215,200
$252,100
2022
$4,709 (+2.7%)
$34,500 + $215,700
$250,200
2021
$4,587 (+2.6%)
$31,300 + $211,400
$242,700
2020
$4,470 (+13.1%)
$31,300 + $197,600
$228,900
2019
$3,954 (−4.4%)
$32,400 + $168,500
$200,900
2018
$4,135 (+3.2%)
$32,400 + $177,700
$210,100
2017
$4,007 (+3.0%)
$32,400 + $171,400
$203,800
2016
$3,889 (+3.7%)
$32,400 + $165,400
$197,800
2015
$3,749 (+1.1%)
$32,400 + $158,200
$190,600
2014
$3,709 (−4.5%)
$31,600 + $156,600
$188,200
2013
$3,883 (−0.3%)
$31,600 + $165,400
$197,000
2012
$3,895 (−1.6%)
$31,600 + $164,800
$196,400
2011
$3,960
$38,000 + $165,200
$203,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,765
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,765
Year built
1896
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2584942
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 • 01108
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Springfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 292 Forest Park Ave
$302,642
$2,742 over list price of $300K
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