Welcome to your next home, tucked away on a quiet dead end street in the heart of Forest Park, with convenient access to Forest Park, Porter Lake, the Connecticut River, I 91, and downtown Springfield. This inviting Colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and nearly 2,000 square feet of living space spanning three levels. Inside, you’ll find updated kitchen and baths with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic tile, along with beautiful hardwood floors throughout and upgraded thermopane windows that bring in plenty of natural light. The second floor features a covered balcony, perfect for relaxing and enjoying warm summer evenings. Head upstairs to the third floor, where you’ll find a private primary suite complete with a walk in closet and an expansive remodeled bathroom featuring dual sinks and a glass enclosed shower with dual showerheads and a built in bench. Outside, the spacious driveway and backyard offer plenty of room to gather, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors, while the full basement and backyard shed provide laundry and plenty of additional storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
6,003 sq ftLot Size
$157Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Eric Chou• eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Forest Park, located between Longhill Street and the edge of Forest Park, is a residential and park-adjacent Springfield neighborhood with grand Victorian-era homes and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Park entrance at Sumner Avenue and Trafton Road, where small storefronts and local services meet the park’s stone gates and steady foot traffic. Community pillars include the Forest Park Zoo, the Barney Estate, and the historic Forest Park Carousel. Architecture ranges from stately Queen Anne and Colonial Revival houses to classic early-20th-century multifamily homes. Paths, ponds, and bridges inside Forest Park shape daily routines around walking loops and seasonal events. Sumner Avenue ties the neighborhood together with a main-street rhythm and frequent bus service.
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Market insights
34 Parkwood St · $299,900
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
$299,900
Median sale price in this area is $363,806. (21% 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
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Insulated windows
Beamed ceilings
Ceiling fan(s)
Pocket door
Storage
Remodeled elements
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on third level with hardwood flooring and half vaulted ceiling
Three additional bedrooms on second level with wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Primary bathroom on third level: full bath with double vanity, tiled shower stall, stone/granite countertops, hardwood and stone/ceramic tile flooring, remodeled
Second-level full bathroom: tiled tub & shower, linen closet, stone/ceramic tile flooring, remodeled
First-level half bathroom with stone/ceramic tile flooring and stone/granite countertop
Kitchen
Upgraded cabinets
Stone/granite countertops
Remodeled kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood (hardwood)
Tile (stone/ceramic)
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Porch
Composite deck
Balcony
Rain gutters
Level lot
Public, dead-end frontage
Paved road
Home design
Single family residence
Red exterior color
Parking
Three off-street paved parking spaces
Open parking
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Full basement with interior entry and concrete floor
Built year per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 Amp electric service
Gas available for range/oven
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation, shopping, park, walk/jog trails, medical facility, laundromat, and houses of worship
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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All dressed up and ready for you. Four Bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial in Forest Park. Over 1800 square feet and a third floor (that may not be in the square footage). Fenced back yard. Near Shopping, Public Transportation and easy access to Highway
MLS PIN #71455724
Apr 23, 2013
Sold
$58,706
$31/sq ft
Nov 8, 2012
Listed
$101,250
$53/sq ft
+3
HUD properties are sold “As Is”. A Property Condition Report, Lead Based Paint information, and bid deadlines are available. Equal housing opportunity.
Public Records
Feb 20, 2007
Sold
$145,000
$76/sq ft
MLS PIN #70509729
Feb 23, 2007
Sold
$139,100
$73/sq ft
Jan 11, 2007
Listed
$149,900
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,263 (+11.6%)
$22,600 + $168,800
$191,400
2022
$2,925 (+7.3%)
$20,600 + $134,800
$155,400
2021
$2,725 (+7.3%)
$18,700 + $125,500
$144,200
2020
$2,539 (+9.2%)
$18,700 + $111,300
$130,000
2019
$2,326 (+1.7%)
$18,700 + $99,500
$118,200
2018
$2,287 (+5.3%)
$18,700 + $97,500
$116,200
2017
$2,172
$15,000 + $95,500
$110,500
2016
$2,170 (+2.9%)
$15,000 + $95,400
$110,400
2015
$2,109 (+6.1%)
$15,000 + $92,200
$107,200
2014
$1,987 (+8.9%)
$19,500 + $81,300
$100,800
2013
$1,825 (+2.6%)
$19,500 + $73,100
$92,600
2012
$1,779 (−3.3%)
$19,500 + $70,200
$89,700
2011
$1,840
$24,000 + $70,400
$94,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,906
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,906
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2600557
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 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
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Springfield, MA • 01108
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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 34 Parkwood St
$300,550
$650 over list price of $300K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $265K to $300K.