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$291,489$237 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $141,000 on Dec 5, 2006

79 LANCASTER ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,232 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.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$291K
$277K low$306K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$141,000 · Dec 5, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,575 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$295,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$248,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$286,936

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.Cape Cod
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.Steam
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(8)

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
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Springfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
STEM Middle AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

79 Lancaster 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 70% of homes in Hampden County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Hampden County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Hampden County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Springfield 01118

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$446K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$291,489
CheaperTypical $311,805Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,345 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 79 Lancaster St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Forest ParkSpringfield 01118Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,48934% of homes32% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23752% of homes49% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²39% of homes40% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac35% of homes29% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than194230% of homes26% of homes31% of homes

About 79 Lancaster St

How much is 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA is $291,489 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $276,557 to $306,421. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA last sell?

79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA last sold on Dec 5, 2006 for $141,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA?

79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA built?

79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA?

79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA is assigned to Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School (elementary), rated C+; Springfield High School (high), rated F; 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 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01118?

Among the 5,096 homes in Springfield 01118, it is worth more than 32% of them ($291,489 against a typical $311,805), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($237 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,345 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1942 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 30% 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 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Lancaster St, Springfield, MA was $4,575. The county assessed it at $295,900.

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