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$297,973$315 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $177,000 on Dec 6, 2005

78 BENZ ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
945 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$298K
$279K low$317K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$177,000 · Dec 6, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,230 (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.$269,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$274,455

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.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.

E
Frederick HarrisB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Springfield High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
STEM Middle AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01118These 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.88
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 100.62

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,838
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,785 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,333
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,908
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

78 Benz 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 67% of homes in Hampden County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in East Forest Park
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Springfield 01118
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in East Forest Park
  • Newer than 78% of homes in East Forest Park

What homes are worth in Springfield 01118

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$224K$450K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Springfield 01118.

How it measures up in Springfield 01118

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01118.

Estimated value$297,973
CheaperTypical $312,266Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$315
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area945 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 78 Benz St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Forest ParkSpringfield 01118Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,97339% of homes36% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31596% of homes95% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than945 ft²9% of homes7% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes2% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than195878% of homes71% of homes55% of homes

About 78 Benz St

How much is 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA is $297,973 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $279,046 to $316,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA last sell?

78 Benz St, Springfield, MA last sold on Dec 6, 2005 for $177,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA?

78 Benz St, Springfield, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 945 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA built?

78 Benz St, Springfield, MA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA?

78 Benz St, Springfield, MA is assigned to Frederick Harris (elementary), rated B+; Springfield High School (high); STEM Middle Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01118?

Among the 5,096 homes in Springfield 01118, it is worth more than 36% of them ($297,973 against a typical $312,266), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($315 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 7% of them (945 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1958 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 33% 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 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Benz St, Springfield, MA was $4,230. The county assessed it at $269,800.

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