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$232,594$205 / 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 $210,000 on Jul 29, 2021

297 COMMONWEALTH AVE

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,134 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.
3,881 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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

$233K
$223K low$242K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · Jul 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,531 (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.$225,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$214,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$232,275

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.Bungalow
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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
Alice B Beal Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Springfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Forest Park Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01108These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.27,287
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,028 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,338
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,673
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

297 Commonwealth 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Hampden County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Hampden County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Springfield 01108
  • Among the smallest lots in Hampden County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Hampden County

What homes are worth in Springfield 01108

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

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$126K$521K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Springfield 01108.

How it measures up in Springfield 01108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01108.

Estimated value$232,594
CheaperTypical $278,238Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,134 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,074 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size3,881 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1921Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 297 Commonwealth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield 01108Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$232,59423% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20563% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,134 ft²15% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,881 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192566% of homes23% of homes

About 297 Commonwealth Ave

How much is 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA is $232,594 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $223,240 to $241,948. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA last sell?

297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA last sold on Jul 29, 2021 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA?

297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,134 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA built?

297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA?

297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA is assigned to Alice B Beal Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Springfield High School (high), rated F; Forest Park Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01108?

Among the 6,026 homes in Springfield 01108, it is worth more than 23% of them ($232,594 against a typical $278,238), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($205 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,134 ft² against a typical 2,074 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,881 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1925 against a typical 1921). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 8% 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 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Commonwealth Ave, Springfield, MA was $3,531. The county assessed it at $225,200.

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