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$303,003$258 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

243 FOREST HILLS RD

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01128
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,176 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$303K
$296K low$310K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,307 (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.$274,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$212,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,375

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.Ranch
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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, Attached
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(3)

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
Daniel B BruntonC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
STEM Middle AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01128These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,010
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,641 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,168
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,396
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

243 Forest Hills Rd 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 69% of homes in Springfield 01128
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Hampden County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Sixteen Acres

What homes are worth in Springfield 01128

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

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$254K$505K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Springfield 01128.

How it measures up in Springfield 01128

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01128.

Estimated value$303,003
CheaperTypical $324,095Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$258
CheaperTypical $253Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,249 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 243 Forest Hills Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSixteen AcresSpringfield 01128Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$303,00345% of homes31% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25856% of homes54% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²48% of homes43% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac75% of homes58% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than195851% of homes40% of homes54% of homes

About 243 Forest Hills Rd

How much is 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA is $303,003 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $296,243 to $309,763. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA last sell?

243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA?

243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA built?

243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA?

243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA is assigned to Daniel B Brunton (elementary), rated C; Springfield High School of Science and Technology (high), rated F; STEM Middle Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01128?

Among the 1,110 homes in Springfield 01128, it is worth more than 31% of them ($303,003 against a typical $324,095), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($258 against a typical $253), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,249 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1958 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 35% 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 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA was $4,307. The county assessed it at $274,700.

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