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Last sold for $820,000 on Feb 4, 2022

42 WALTHAM AVE

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109
0
Baths
53,128 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$820,000 · Feb 4, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28,055 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,814,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$615,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,199,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,130,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$298,192

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Elevator

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.

H
Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
STEM Middle AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Margaret C Ells
Elementary · Grades PK–PK · 1.0 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01109These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,719
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,746 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,209
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,328
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 Waltham 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Upper Hill
  • Among the largest lots in Upper Hill
  • Older than 93% of homes in Upper Hill

How it measures up in Springfield 01109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01109.

Living area53,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 42 Waltham Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUpper HillSpringfield 01109Hampden County
Living areabigger than53,128 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 acalmost all homesalmost all homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than19007% of homes11% of homes8% of homes

About 42 Waltham Ave

When did 42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA last sell?

42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA last sold on Feb 4, 2022 for $820,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA?

42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA has 53,128 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA built?

42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA?

42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA is assigned to Springfield High School of Science and Technology (high), rated F; STEM Middle Academy (middle), rated D; Margaret C Ells (elementary). All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01109?

Among the 6,512 homes in Springfield 01109, it is bigger than almost all of them (53,128 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1924). 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 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Waltham Ave, Springfield, MA was $28,055. The county assessed it at $1,814,700.

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