Classic charm meets modern updates at 70 Buckingham Street! This distinctive Springfield Victorian welcomes you with decorative trim, a spacious covered front porch, and a paved driveway with off-street parking. Inside, tall ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, and detailed woodwork create a bright, inviting atmosphere. The updated kitchen features white shaker-style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and generous cabinet space. A separate dining room makes entertaining easy, while the living room’s fireplace adds architectural character. The flexible first-floor layout offers space for a home office, den, or guest room, with additional bedrooms upstairs. The updated full bathroom features a tiled tub/shower surround and built-in storage. A finished third-floor bonus room with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick provides even more room for hobbies, recreation, or a creative retreat. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard with mature trees and room to garden, gather, or unwind. Distinctive character, modern touches, and space to make your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$161Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by John Torres• Executive Real Estate, Inc.
Listed by John Torres• Executive Real Estate, Inc.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rebecca M Johnson School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
STEM Middle Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
High School Of Commerce
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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About McKnight Historic
District
McKnight Historic District, located between State Street and Wilbraham Road, is a historic and residential Springfield neighborhood with ornate Victorian streetscapes and a leafy, park-like feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the State Street corridor near the Springfield Museums campus, where galleries, cafés, and civic buildings set a cultured, walk-and-look pace. Painted Ladies, Queen Annes, and Shingle-style homes line wide sidewalks, with porches and turrets creating a strong sense of architectural continuity. Tree canopies and small greens soften the grid and frame long views toward downtown. Community life often orbits nearby anchors like the Springfield Museums, Symphony Hall, and the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Market insights
70 Buckingham St · $314,999
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
$314,999
Median sale price in this area is $367,490. (17% 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
Walk-up attic
Fireplace
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 1 on the first floor and 4 on the second floor
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, a pool, tennis courts, a park, walking and jogging trails, a medical facility, a laundromat, a bike path, highway access, public schools, a T station, and a university
Electricity and solar
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Spacious Colonial with 3 bedrooms and a nice sized lot. Home needs some work but has a lot of potential. Home being sold in "as-is/where-is" condition. All offers must have "Proof of Funds" or "Pre-Approval" letter
MLS PIN #30115167
Aug 23, 1996
Sold
$29,000
$15/sq ft
Jul 3, 1996
Listed
$29,900
$15/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1983
Sold
$38,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,430 (+42.9%)
$22,900 + $61,000
$83,900
2022
$1,001 (−8.7%)
$20,800 + $32,400
$53,200
2021
$1,096 (−1.5%)
$18,900 + $39,100
$58,000
2020
$1,113 (+52.5%)
$18,900 + $38,100
$57,000
2019
$730 (−19.7%)
$16,100 + $21,000
$37,100
2018
$909 (−8.5%)
$16,100 + $30,100
$46,200
2017
$993 (+11.7%)
$15,200 + $35,300
$50,500
2016
$889 (+0.2%)
$15,200 + $30,000
$45,200
2015
$887 (−41.3%)
$15,200 + $29,900
$45,100
2014
$1,510 (+26.9%)
$19,900 + $56,700
$76,600
2013
$1,190 (−11.1%)
$19,900 + $40,500
$60,400
2012
$1,339 (+3.0%)
$19,900 + $47,600
$67,500
2011
$1,300
$19,300 + $47,400
$66,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,958
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,958
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2575909
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Springfield, MA • 01109
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 70 Buckingham St
$316,002
$1,003 over list price of $315K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $249K to $310K.