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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $80,000 on Apr 14, 2011

56 FOREST ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108
8
Beds
3
Baths
4,519 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Apr 14, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,866 (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.$310,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$284,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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.

M
Forest Park Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Sumner AvenueD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Springfield High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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

56 Forest 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Hampden County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Hampden County
  • Older than 96% 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.

Living area4,519 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,094 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1921Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 56 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield 01108Hampden County
Living areabigger than4,519 ft²95% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac57% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than18974% of homes5% of homes

About 56 Forest St

When did 56 Forest St, Springfield, MA last sell?

56 Forest St, Springfield, MA last sold on Apr 14, 2011 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Forest St, Springfield, MA?

56 Forest St, Springfield, MA has 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,519 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 56 Forest St, Springfield, MA built?

56 Forest St, Springfield, MA was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Forest St, Springfield, MA?

56 Forest St, Springfield, MA is assigned to Forest Park Middle School (middle), rated D+; Sumner Avenue (elementary), rated D+; Springfield High School (high). All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Forest St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01108?

Among the 6,026 homes in Springfield 01108, it is bigger than 95% of them (4,519 ft² against a typical 2,094 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1897 against a typical 1921). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Forest St, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Forest St, Springfield, MA was $4,866. The county assessed it at $310,300.

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