Charming three bedroom colonial conveniently located in a desirable East Forest Park neighborhood. Updates include kitchen, upstairs bathtub/shower, landscaping, and electric meter. Large living room opens to an awesome back porch overlooking a spacious and very functional back yard, perfect for yard games and cookouts! Patterned oak floors throughout both upstairs and downstairs. Laundry/utility room in the basement, as well as a large partially finished area with multiple possibilities, including an office or rec room. Plenty of storage space in the garage, basement built-ins and attic. Great opportunity for a first-time home buyer, or anyone interested in living in a great area. Act fast!
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
253 Gillette Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
3beds
1,775sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$364,000 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$2,392 Estimated rent
Home value
$364,000
$328,000 - $404,000
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Awesome back porchPatterned oak floorsLarge partially finished areaPlenty of storage space
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Listed by:
Peter Avdoulos 413-883-6235,
BKaye Realty 413-693-2460
Bought with:
Team Cuoco
Cuoco & Co. Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375956
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce, Breezeway
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink
Features
- Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,775
- Total interior livable area: 1,775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,775
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:05660 P:0095,2586092
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,005
- Date on market: 1/18/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $350,000+7.7%$197/sqft |
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| 5/17/2025 | Contingent | $325,000$183/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000+32.7%$183/sqft |
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| 7/20/2020 | Sold | $245,000-2%$138/sqft |
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| 5/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $250,000+4.2%$141/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate, Inc. #72623701 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2020 | Listing removed | $239,900$135/sqft |
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| 3/11/2020 | Pending sale | $239,900$135/sqft |
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| 2/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $239,900+137.5%$135/sqft |
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| 9/27/2019 | Sold | $101,000-51%$57/sqft |
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| 4/24/2007 | Sold | $206,000+100%$116/sqft |
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| 12/23/1994 | Sold | $103,000-6.8%$58/sqft |
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| 8/28/1992 | Sold | $110,500-15.6%$62/sqft |
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| 11/13/1987 | Sold | $131,000$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,005 +12.8% | $319,200 +15.5% |
| 2024 | $4,439 +9.8% | $276,400 +16.6% |
| 2023 | $4,041 -10.4% | $237,000 -1.1% |
| 2022 | $4,511 +11.7% | $239,700 +12.2% |
| 2021 | $4,037 -0.8% | $213,600 +21.8% |
| 2020 | $4,069 +21.7% | $175,400 +3.2% |
| 2019 | $3,344 +4.8% | $169,900 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $3,190 +2.6% | $162,100 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $3,110 +9.9% | $158,200 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $2,831 -5.7% | $144,000 -5.6% |
| 2015 | $3,002 +1.8% | $152,600 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,949 +1% | $149,600 +1% |
| 2013 | $2,919 -3.6% | $148,100 -3% |
| 2012 | $3,028 -11.7% | $152,700 -13.2% |
| 2011 | $3,428 -3.5% | $175,900 -3.4% |
| 2010 | $3,551 +13.6% | $182,100 +4.2% |
| 2009 | $3,127 -1.8% | $174,800 -12% |
| 2008 | $3,184 +2.5% | $198,600 +2.6% |
| 2007 | $3,105 +2% | $193,600 +8.2% |
| 2006 | $3,043 -0.2% | $179,000 +2.8% |
| 2005 | $3,048 +5.2% | $174,100 +14.2% |
| 2004 | $2,896 +9.9% | $152,500 +12.4% |
| 2003 | $2,634 +6.9% | $135,700 +9.4% |
| 2002 | $2,465 | $124,000 |
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Neighborhood: East Forest Park
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