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$291,913$239 / 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 95How 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

686 PROSPECT AVE

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,219 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.
2.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$292K
$277K low$307K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,409 (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.$296,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$131,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$296,500

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.Ranch
CountyHampden
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.75
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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(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.

M
West Springfield Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
E
John R. Fausey Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 2.2 mi
H
West Springfield High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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

686 Prospect 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 72% of homes in West Springfield 01089
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in West Springfield 01089
  • Has a bigger lot 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.

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$146K$729K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$291,913
CheaperTypical $341,093Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$239
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,219 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size2.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 686 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Springfield 01089Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,91328% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23950% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,219 ft²27% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.75 ac98% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than195555% of homes49% of homes

About 686 Prospect Ave

How much is 686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA is $291,913 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $277,222 to $306,604. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA last sell?

686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA last sold on Mar 3, 1984, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA?

686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,219 square feet of living space and a 2.75-acre lot.

When was 686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA built?

686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA?

686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA is assigned to West Springfield Middle School (middle), rated D+; John R. Fausey Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; West Springfield High School (high), rated C+. All sit in West Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Prospect Ave, 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 28% of them ($291,913 against a typical $341,093), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($239 against a typical $240), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,219 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (2.75 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1955 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 31% 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 686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Prospect Ave, West Springfield, MA was $4,409. The county assessed it at $296,500.

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