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$199,132$210 / 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 93How 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 $80,000 on Jan 5, 2007

257 CORTLAND ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109
3
Beds
1
Baths
950 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.
0.19 ac
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.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$199K
$184K low$214K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Jan 5, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,301 (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.$210,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$169,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,105

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.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(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
Margaret C Ells
Elementary · Grades PK–PK · 0.1 mi
M
STEM Middle AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 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

257 Cortland 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 96% of homes in Hampden County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Bay
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Hampden County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Bay
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Bay

What homes are worth in Springfield 01109

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

This home
$171K$409K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$199,132
CheaperTypical $259,679Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,522 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 257 Cortland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaySpringfield 01109Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$199,13218% of homes10% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21080% of homes55% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than950 ft²12% of homes11% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac83% of homes77% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than194885% of homes69% of homes35% of homes

About 257 Cortland St

How much is 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA is $199,132 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $184,237 to $214,027. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA last sell?

257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA last sold on Jan 5, 2007 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA?

257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 950 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA built?

257 Cortland St, 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 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA?

257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA is assigned to Margaret C Ells (elementary); STEM Middle Academy (middle), rated D+; Springfield High School of Science and Technology (high), rated F. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01109?

Among the 6,512 homes in Springfield 01109, it is worth more than 10% of them ($199,132 against a typical $259,679), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($210 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 11% of them (950 ft² against a typical 1,522 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1948 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 4% 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 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Cortland St, Springfield, MA was $3,301. The county assessed it at $210,500.

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