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$290,209$302 / 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 97How 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 $40,900 on Feb 26, 1982

85 PORTULACA DR

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01129
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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

$290K
$281K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,900 · Feb 26, 1982

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,209 (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.$268,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$248,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,390

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.0.68
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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(3)

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 M WalshB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Springfield Public Day High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
STEM Middle AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01129These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.96%
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.10%
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.7,240
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,067 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,127
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,843
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

85 Portulaca Dr 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 71% of homes in Hampden County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Springfield 01129
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Hampden County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Sixteen Acres
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Sixteen Acres

What homes are worth in Springfield 01129

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

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$186K$482K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Springfield 01129.

How it measures up in Springfield 01129

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01129.

Estimated value$290,209
CheaperTypical $301,479Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$302
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 85 Portulaca Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSixteen AcresSpringfield 01129Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,20932% of homes40% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30286% of homes90% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²18% of homes16% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac91% of homes83% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than197274% of homes68% of homes71% of homes

About 85 Portulaca Dr

How much is 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA is $290,209 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $281,210 to $299,208. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA last sell?

85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA last sold on Feb 26, 1982 for $40,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA?

85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA built?

85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA?

85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA is assigned to Mary M Walsh (elementary), rated B; Springfield Public Day 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 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01129?

Among the 2,759 homes in Springfield 01129, it is worth more than 40% of them ($290,209 against a typical $301,479), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($302 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 16% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1972 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 29% 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 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Portulaca Dr, Springfield, MA was $4,209. The county assessed it at $268,400.

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