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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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
78 total rooms
Unit 1 is a single-level unit
Unit 2 is a single-level unit
Bathrooms
16 full bathrooms
Exterior features
Level lot
Home design
5-story multi-family building (5-9 family)
Parking
10 open parking spaces
Construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Approximate year built (public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Financial info
Active listing
Electricity and solar
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Investor's Special! Discover a unique and rare investment opportunity with these two fully occupied and low-maintenance 4-story brick buildings! Featuring 14 spacious three-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom units. This property boasts a total of 46 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. All units have lead letters of compliance and each unit has separate electric and gas meters. Most units have been recently updated, complemented by new exterior lighting, electrical improvements, and security cameras. Newer porches and 16 parking spaces. This property generates an impressive $285,600 annually. 12 apartments on one-year leases and 4 on month-to-month leases. 5 apartments has long term tenants with under market rent. The mix of long-term tenants and flexible leases presents the ultimate chance to gradually increase rents or consider a condo conversion. Showings start Thursday, 10/3/2024—Don’t let this exceptional and fantastic opportunity slip away! For more details, refer to the attached rent roll.
MLS PIN #72948310
Apr 19, 2022
Sold
$1,550,000
Mar 6, 2022
Contingent
—
Mar 3, 2022
Listed
$1,550,000
+1
14-3 Br units and 2-2Br units with heat and hot water included in rent. Brand new heat and Hot water tank. Separate electric meter. All have lead latter's of compliance, Some units with Granite kitchen, Updated exterior lighting, Several electrical updates, Cameras mounted and installed on the property has basement with functional coin up laundry machines ready for use. Newer porches. Two Separate Buildings (8 units each). Parking lot is rare of those buildings.
MLS PIN #72570669
Apr 24, 2020
Sold
$1,130,000
Sep 25, 2019
Listed
$1,150,000
MLS PIN #71050138
May 12, 2010
Sold
$275,000
Mar 19, 2010
Listed
$375,000
MLS PIN #70497550
May 16, 2007
Sold
$725,000
Dec 6, 2006
Listed
$800,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,182 (+15.3%)
$28,300 + $686,200
$714,500
2022
$10,564 (+4.1%)
$26,400 + $534,900
$561,300
2021
$10,151 (+19.2%)
$24,000 + $513,100
$537,100
2020
$8,513 (+0.9%)
$24,000 + $411,900
$435,900
2019
$8,437 (+5.9%)
$24,000 + $404,700
$428,700
2018
$7,966 (+9.1%)
$23,100 + $381,700
$404,800
2017
$7,300 (+5.8%)
$22,500 + $348,800
$371,300
2016
$6,903 (+2.9%)
$22,500 + $328,600
$351,100
2015
$6,707 (+12.6%)
$22,500 + $318,500
$341,000
2014
$5,954 (+8.5%)
$24,000 + $278,100
$302,100
2013
$5,487 (−0.6%)
$24,000 + $254,400
$278,400
2012
$5,521 (−12.1%)
$24,000 + $254,400
$278,400
2011
$6,278
$60,000 + $262,100
$322,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
23
Baths
—
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
11,020
Year built
1917
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Hampden County
APN
2587049
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 26, 2025.
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
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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 • 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.
9.1 hrs
4.3 hrs
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