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$274,973$119 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

17 DORCHESTER ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109
6
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,317 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1896
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$275K
$257K low$293K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,987 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$190,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$296,495

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Margaret C Ells
Elementary · Grades PK–PK · 0.7 mi
M
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary LearningD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01109These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,719
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,746 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,209
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,328
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

17 Dorchester St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Hampden County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Hampden County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Hampden County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Hampden County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Springfield 01109

What homes are worth in Springfield 01109

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$173K$432K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Springfield 01109.

How it measures up in Springfield 01109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01109.

Estimated value$274,973
CheaperTypical $260,195Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,317 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,528 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 17 Dorchester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcKnightSpringfield 01109Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$274,97355% of homes63% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11953% of homes11% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than2,317 ft²44% of homes75% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac15% of homes13% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than189615% of homes4% of homes4% of homes

About 17 Dorchester St

How much is 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA is $274,973 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $257,296 to $292,650. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA last sell?

17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA?

17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA has 6 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,317 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA built?

17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA?

17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA is assigned to Margaret C Ells (elementary); The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning (middle), rated D. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01109?

Among the 6,512 homes in Springfield 01109, it is worth more than 63% of them ($274,973 against a typical $260,195), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($119 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,317 ft² against a typical 1,528 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1896 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 23% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Dorchester St, Springfield, MA was $2,987. The county assessed it at $190,500.

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