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$470,171$209 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $165,000 on Jul 28, 1997

261 FOREST GLN

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,245 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.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$470K
$428K low$512K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Jul 28, 1997
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$341,171
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$272,937
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.28%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$99,000
BANKNORTH NA · recorded Mar 31, 2003
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$30,000
TD BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,621 (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.$378,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$379,900

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.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
John R. Fausey Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.8 mi
M
West Springfield Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
West Springfield High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: West Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01089These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,931
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,665 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,562
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,574
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

261 Forest Gln 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 more than 82% of homes in West Springfield 01089
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in West Springfield 01089
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in West Springfield 01089
  • Newer than 71% of homes in West Springfield 01089

What homes are worth in West Springfield 01089

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

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$142K$751K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in West Springfield 01089.

How it measures up in West Springfield 01089

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Springfield 01089.

Estimated value$470,171
CheaperTypical $351,301Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $244Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area2,245 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 261 Forest Gln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Springfield 01089Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$470,17182% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20923% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,245 ft²81% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac58% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than196671% of homes65% of homes

About 261 Forest Gln

How much is 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA is $470,171 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $428,044 to $512,298. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA last sell?

261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA last sold on Jul 28, 1997 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA?

261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,245 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA built?

261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA?

261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA is assigned to John R. Fausey Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; West Springfield Middle School (middle), rated D+; West Springfield High School (high), rated C+. All sit in West Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA compare to other homes in West Springfield 01089?

Among the 8,208 homes in West Springfield 01089, it is worth more than 82% of them ($470,171 against a typical $351,301), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($209 against a typical $244), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,245 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1966 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 81% 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 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Forest Gln, West Springfield, MA was $5,621. The county assessed it at $378,000.

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