Timeless Charm Meets Endless Possibilities! Built in 1909, this classic Colonial offers the perfect blend of historic character and modern updates. Situated on a desirable corner lot and being sold with an additional adjacent, fully fenced lot, this property offers a unique opportunity for added outdoor space, gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying a little extra room to spread out. Step inside and appreciate the craftsmanship of a bygone era, featuring beautiful hardwood floors, original woodwork, and impressive 9-foot ceilings that create a wonderful sense of space throughout. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 fully renovated bathrooms, this home combines the warmth and character of its original design with today's conveniences. Convenient 2nd floor laundry makes chores just a bit easier to manage too. A full, unfinished basement provides plenty of storage, while the walk-up attic offers additional possibilities. The roof is approximately 15 years old. With its classic architectural details, generous ceiling heights, and the rare bonus of an additional fenced lot, this property is filled with charm, character, and potential. A wonderful opportunity to own a piece of history and make it your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1909Year Built
10,777 sq ftLot Size
$185Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Susan Drumm• Coldwell Banker Realty - Western MA
Liberty Heights, located between Forest Park and East Forest Park, is a residential and civic Springfield neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a steady, lived-in streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Liberty Street and Belmont Avenue corridor, where corner markets, barbershops, and takeout counters keep the sidewalks in motion. Early-20th-century two- and three-family homes mix with compact apartment buildings, giving the area a classic Springfield rhythm of porches, bay windows, and small front yards. Forest Park’s paths and ponds shape daily routines with green space at the edge of the grid. The nearby Springfield Museums campus adds a cultural counterpoint to the neighborhood’s practical, local feel. Bus routes along the main arterials connect the area to downtown without changing its residential pace.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Market insights
588 Newbury St · $309,000
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
$309,000
Median sale price in this area is $367,490. (19% 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
Dining
Interior features
Pantry
Country kitchen
Insulated doors
Insulated windows
Full, unfinished basement with interior entry and bulkhead
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the second floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Second-floor laundry
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Stone/ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Oil and electric heating
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Enclosed porch
Deck
Rain gutters
Storage
Cleared, level corner lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
2 off-street parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Brick and mortar foundation
Shingle roof
Blue exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
Gas range hookup
HOA & community
Near public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facilities, highway access, houses of worship, and public schools
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home