NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Gillette Ave Springfield, MA 01118

East Forest Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $340,515 - $372,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,775 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 20, 2025

Last sale price $350,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,331 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming three bedroom colonial conveniently located in a desirable East Forest Park neighborhood. Updates include kitchen, upstairs bathtub/shower, landscaping, and electric meter. Large living room opens to an awesome back porch overlooking a spacious and very functional back yard, perfect for yard games and cookouts! Patterned oak floors throughout both upstairs and downstairs. Laundry/utility room in the basement, as well as a large partially finished area with multiple possibilities, including an office or rec room. Plenty of storage space in the garage, basement built-ins and attic. Great opportunity for a first-time home buyer, or anyone interested in living in a great area. Act fast!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Avdoulos

BKaye Realty Listed on: 05/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Cuoco

Cuoco & Co. Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,005

Year Built

  • Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Breezeway
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:05660 P:0095,2586092

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,005

Year Built

Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

5,998 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce, Breezeway
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1775
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 350
  • Living Area: 1775
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AC1909
  • MAIN SO: AN8867
  • Insulation: Partial, Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:05660 P:0095,2586092
  • Zoning: R1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5998
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5005

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Peter Avdoulos
BKaye Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Cuoco
Cuoco & Co. Real Estate
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
7.69%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$354,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.18%
Original Mortgage
$339,500
Interest Rate
0.0676%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2020
Closed on
Jul 16, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tanya Vital-Basile
Executive Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Kaye
BKaye Realty
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%
Original Mortgage
$9,349
Interest Rate
0.031%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,200
Interest Rate
0.036%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1992
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1987
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$350,000 None Available
$245,000 None Available
$101,000 --
-- --
$206,000 --
$103,000 --
$110,500 --
$131,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $339,500
Previous Owner $9,349
Previous Owner $10,000
Previous Owner $221,000
Previous Owner $160,200
Previous Owner $18,000
Previous Owner $91,500
Previous Owner $11,700
Previous Owner $70,000
Previous Owner $10,000
Previous Owner $73,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $350,000 +7.7% $197 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $325,000 +32.7% $183 / Sq Ft
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Sold $245,000 -2.0% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2020 05/17/20 Price Changed $250,000 +4.2% $134 / Sq Ft
05/17/2020 05/17/20 For Sale $239,900 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
03/11/2020 03/11/20 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2020 02/25/20 For Sale $239,900 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,005 $319,200 $46,800 $272,400
2024 $4,439 $276,400 $46,800 $229,600
2023 $4,041 $237,000 $44,600 $192,400
2022 $4,511 $239,700 $44,600 $195,100
2021 $4,037 $213,600 $40,500 $173,100
2020 $3,426 $175,400 $40,500 $134,900
2019 $3,344 $169,900 $40,500 $129,400
2018 $3,110 $162,100 $40,500 $121,600
2017 $3,110 $158,200 $40,500 $117,700
2016 $2,831 $144,000 $40,500 $103,500
2015 -- $152,600 $40,500 $112,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Avdoulos

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Peter Avdoulos

    BKaye Realty

    (413) 693-2460

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Peter Avdoulos
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  • Brenda Cuoco

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brenda Cuoco

    Cuoco & Co. Real Estate

    (413) 333-7776

    30 in this area

    855 Total Sales

    Brenda Cuoco
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tanya Vital-Basile

    Executive Real Estate, Inc.

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  • Bryan Kaye

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Bryan Kaye

    BKaye Realty

    (413) 636-6928

    6 in this area

    136 Total Sales

    Bryan Kaye
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73375956

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SPRI-005660-000000-000095

Massachusetts Hampden County Springfield 01118 East Forest Park

253 Gillette Ave, Springfield, MA

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