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$297,887$266 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $160,000 on Jul 22, 2015

280 FOREST HILLS RD

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01128
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,120 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.
0.31 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

$298K
$285K low$310K 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 · Jul 22, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,176 (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.$266,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$204,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$263,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$283,955

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.0.31
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

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.

E
Daniel B BruntonC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 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

280 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 75% of homes in Springfield 01128
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Hampden County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Hampden County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% 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$508K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$297,887
CheaperTypical $324,604Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,257 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 280 Forest Hills Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSixteen AcresSpringfield 01128Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,88740% of homes25% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26661% of homes59% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²43% of homes37% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac68% of homes50% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than195850% of homes39% of homes54% of homes

About 280 Forest Hills Rd

How much is 280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA is $297,887 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $285,440 to $310,334. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA last sell?

280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA last sold on Jul 22, 2015 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA?

280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA built?

280 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 280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA?

280 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 280 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 25% of them ($297,887 against a typical $324,604), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($266 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,257 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1958 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 33% 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 280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Forest Hills Rd, Springfield, MA was $4,176. The county assessed it at $266,300.

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