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$285,185$330 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $153,000 on May 23, 2016

97 MELBA ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01119
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

$285K
$274K low$297K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$153,000 · May 23, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,998 (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.$255,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$253,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,920

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.0.18
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(4)

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
Glickman Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
John J Duggan AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.3 mi
H
Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01119These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,929
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,869 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,209
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,067
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

97 Melba 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 72% of homes in Hampden County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Sixteen Acres
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Hampden County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Sixteen Acres
  • Older than 77% of homes in Sixteen Acres

What homes are worth in Springfield 01119

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

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$191K$447K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Springfield 01119.

How it measures up in Springfield 01119

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01119.

Estimated value$285,185
CheaperTypical $293,960Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$330
CheaperTypical $241Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,237 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 97 Melba St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSixteen AcresSpringfield 01119Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,18530% of homes44% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33096% of homes96% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²7% of homes10% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac12% of homes44% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195323% of homes29% of homes43% of homes

About 97 Melba St

How much is 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA is $285,185 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $273,537 to $296,833. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA last sell?

97 Melba St, Springfield, MA last sold on May 23, 2016 for $153,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA?

97 Melba St, Springfield, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA built?

97 Melba St, Springfield, MA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA?

97 Melba St, Springfield, MA is assigned to Glickman Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; John J Duggan Academy (middle), rated C-; 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 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01119?

Among the 3,965 homes in Springfield 01119, it is worth more than 44% of them ($285,185 against a typical $293,960), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($330 against a typical $241), it is bigger than 10% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,237 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1953 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 28% 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 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Melba St, Springfield, MA was $3,998. The county assessed it at $255,000.

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