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Last sold for $129,000 on Sep 16, 2014

78 PRINCETON ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,872 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$129,000 · Sep 16, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,567 (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.$227,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$268,565

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Colonial
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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, Detached
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.

E
Margaret C Ells
Elementary · Grades PK–PK · 0.8 mi
M
STEM Middle AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

78 Princeton 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 82% of homes in McKnight
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Hampden County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Hampden County

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 area1,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 78 Princeton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcKnightSpringfield 01109Hampden County
Living areabigger than1,872 ft²18% of homes64% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac52% of homes64% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than190139% of homes12% of homes8% of homes

About 78 Princeton St

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

78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA last sold on Sep 16, 2014 for $129,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA?

78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,872 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA built?

78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA?

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

How does 78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01109?

Among the 6,512 homes in Springfield 01109, it is bigger than 64% of them (1,872 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1901 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 78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Princeton St, Springfield, MA was $3,567. The county assessed it at $227,500.

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