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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $240,000 on May 22, 2024

878 SAINT JAMES AVE

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,740 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.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$240,000 · May 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,815 (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.$307,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$268,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$298,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary LearningD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Mary O PottengerD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01104These 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.107
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 100.54

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.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,391
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,468 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,704
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,556
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

878 Saint James 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Springfield 01104
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Hampden County
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Liberty Heights

How it measures up in Springfield 01104

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01104.

Living area1,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,402 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 878 Saint James Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLiberty HeightsSpringfield 01104Hampden County
Living areabigger than1,740 ft²59% of homes69% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac62% of homes64% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than198793% of homes92% of homes84% of homes

About 878 Saint James Ave

When did 878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA last sell?

878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA last sold on May 22, 2024 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA?

878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,740 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA built?

878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA?

878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA is assigned to The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning (middle), rated D; Mary O Pottenger (elementary), rated D. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01104?

Among the 5,872 homes in Springfield 01104, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,740 ft² against a typical 1,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (1987 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 878 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA was $4,815. The county assessed it at $307,100.

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