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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $227,000 on Oct 18, 2021

56 JAMES ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,848 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.
0.17 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$227,000 · Oct 18, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,179 (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.$266,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$240,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$262,500

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.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
High School of CommerceD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Milton Bradley SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet SchoolB
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01105These 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.179
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 100.55

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.44%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,093
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,813 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$24,598
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$39,793
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 James 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Springfield 01105
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Hampden County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Hampden County

How it measures up in Springfield 01105

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01105.

Living area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,370 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 56 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSix Corners / Maple HighSpringfield 01105Hampden County
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²51% of homes32% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac48% of homes59% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than190019% of homes32% of homes8% of homes

About 56 James St

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

56 James St, Springfield, MA last sold on Oct 18, 2021 for $227,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 James St, Springfield, MA?

56 James St, Springfield, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 56 James St, Springfield, MA built?

56 James St, Springfield, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 James St, Springfield, MA?

56 James St, Springfield, MA is assigned to High School of Commerce (high), rated D; Milton Bradley School (elementary), rated C; Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School (middle), rated B. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 James St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01105?

Among the 1,187 homes in Springfield 01105, it is bigger than 32% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 2,370 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1900 against a typical 1910). 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 James St, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 James St, Springfield, MA was $4,179. The county assessed it at $266,500.

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