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$283,364$183 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

42 CHESTNUT ST

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,548 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$283K
$272K low$295K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,046 (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.$272,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$272,100

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.Conventional
CountyHampden
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water

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
Mittineague Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.1 mi
H
West Springfield High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
West Springfield Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 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%

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How this home compares

42 Chestnut 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 77% of homes in West Springfield 01089
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in West Springfield 01089
  • Older than 98% 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.

This home
$146K$740K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$283,364
CheaperTypical $342,667Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,548 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,535 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 42 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Springfield 01089Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$283,36423% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18311% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,548 ft²51% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac43% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than18802% of homes3% of homes

About 42 Chestnut St

How much is 42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA is $283,364 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $271,701 to $295,027. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA?

42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,548 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA built?

42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA?

42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA is assigned to Mittineague Elementary School (elementary), rated C; West Springfield High School (high), rated C+; West Springfield Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in West Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Chestnut St, 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 23% of them ($283,364 against a typical $342,667), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($183 against a typical $240), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,548 ft² against a typical 1,535 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1880 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 27% 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 42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Chestnut St, West Springfield, MA was $4,046. The county assessed it at $272,100.

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