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$233,443$270 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $160,000 on Dec 4, 2020

228 MERRIMAC AVE

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
4,073 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$233K
$223K low$244K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Dec 4, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,426 (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.$218,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$182,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,430

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.Cape Cod
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary LearningD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Mary O PottengerD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01104These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,391
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,468 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,704
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,556
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

228 Merrimac Ave 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 91% of homes in Hampden County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Liberty Heights
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Hampden County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Hampden County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Liberty Heights

What homes are worth in Springfield 01104

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

This home
$193K$423K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Springfield 01104.

How it measures up in Springfield 01104

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01104.

Estimated value$233,443
CheaperTypical $277,551Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $228Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size4,073 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 228 Merrimac Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLiberty HeightsSpringfield 01104Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,44316% of homes15% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27085% of homes82% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²6% of homes8% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,073 ft²4% of homes3% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194866% of homes60% of homes35% of homes

About 228 Merrimac Ave

How much is 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA is $233,443 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $222,739 to $244,147. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA last sell?

228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA last sold on Dec 4, 2020 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA?

228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA built?

228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA?

228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA is assigned to The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning (middle), rated D; Mary O Pottenger (elementary), rated D. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01104?

Among the 5,872 homes in Springfield 01104, it is worth more than 15% of them ($233,443 against a typical $277,551), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($270 against a typical $228), it is bigger than 8% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (4,073 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1948 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 9% 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 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Merrimac Ave, Springfield, MA was $3,426. The county assessed it at $218,500.

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