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Last sold for $7,500 on Nov 1, 1995

279 HOMESTEAD AVE

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01151
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,500 · Nov 1, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$674 (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.$43,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
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.None

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

M
John F Kennedy Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Springfield Public Day High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Hiram L DormanD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01151These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,995
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,612 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,021
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,874
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

279 Homestead 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Hampden County

How it measures up in Indian Orchard 01151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Indian Orchard 01151.

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

How 279 Homestead Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndian Orchard 01151Hampden County
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac8% of homes4% of homes

About 279 Homestead Ave

When did 279 Homestead Ave, Springfield, MA last sell?

279 Homestead Ave, Springfield, MA last sold on Nov 1, 1995 for $7,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 279 Homestead Ave, Springfield, MA?

279 Homestead Ave, Springfield, MA is assigned to John F Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated C-; Springfield Public Day High School (high), rated F; Hiram L Dorman (elementary), rated D. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 279 Homestead Ave, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Homestead Ave, Springfield, MA was $674. The county assessed it at $43,000.

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