$264,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2025

85 Congress Ave Holyoke, MA 01040

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 Sq Ft
5,624 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 85 Congress Ave in Holyoke! This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a seamless blend of modern upgrades and classic charm. Enjoy a fully remodeled kitchen with new appliances, stylishly updated bathrooms, and beautiful hardwood floors that bring warmth to every room. With recent upgrades including new windows, a new roof, and fresh siding, this home ensures both comfort and long-lasting quality. The spacious layout provides ample room for family gatherings, while the private backyard is perfect for outdoor relaxation or entertaining. Move-in ready and just in time for the holidays—schedule a showing today and make it yours! Seller will ensure the property will pass FHA or VA loan requirements!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Silvia

Lock and Key Realty Inc. Listed on: 11/06/2024

Lock and Key Realty Inc.

Co-Listed By

Zachery Scott

Lock and Key Realty Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Emelyn Cano

Broad Sound Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,905

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 5,624 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned DR

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,524 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Screens
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0080 B:0000 L:59,2532329

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,905

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / VCT
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1524
  • Living Area: 1524
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN5521
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 175.79
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 173.23
  • MAIN SO: AN3502
  • Insulation: Other (See Remarks)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0080 B:0000 L:59,2532329
  • Zoning: DR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5624
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 207
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Other (See Remarks)

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2905
  • Tax Book Number: 25589

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Per Board Of Ed
  • Elementary School: Per Board Of Ed
  • Middle Or Junior School: Per Board Of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2024
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Sapataria Coelho Llc and Halifax Capital Llc
Bought by
Acosta Elver E
Seller's Agent
Stacey Silvia
Lock and Key Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Emelyn Cano
Broad Sound Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$264,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.97%
Views
529

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.80%
Original Mortgage
$224,400
Outstanding Balance
$224,006
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$32,651

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2014
Closed on
Nov 25, 2014
Sold by
Noiseux Helen T Est and Noiseux
Bought by
Quenneville Adam
Seller's Agent
Marcia Petri
ERA M Connie Laplante Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Paul Gallagher
Gallagher Real Estate
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$30,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-49.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.13%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $285,000 None Available
Deed $285,000 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $30,000 --
Fiduciary Deed $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $224,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $199,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $35,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Sold $264,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Off Market $264,000 -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $267,900 -0.7% $176 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Price Changed $269,900 -1.8% $177 / Sq Ft
01/04/2025 01/04/25 For Sale $274,900 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft
12/15/2024 12/15/24 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Price Changed $274,900 -1.8% $180 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $279,900 +86.6% $184 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $150,000 -14.3% $98 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 For Sale $174,999 +483.3% $115 / Sq Ft
11/25/2014 11/25/14 Sold $30,000 -39.9% $20 / Sq Ft
09/18/2014 09/18/14 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2014 09/04/14 Price Changed $49,900 -16.7% $33 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 For Sale $59,900 -- $39 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $2,551 $146,100 $41,700 $104,400
2024 $2,905 $153,300 $39,600 $113,700
2023 $2,782 $148,300 $39,600 $108,700
2022 $2,654 $137,800 $39,600 $98,200
2021 $2,492 $128,900 $36,000 $92,900
2020 $2,360 $123,700 $36,000 $87,700
2019 $2,180 $113,000 $30,300 $82,700
2018 $2,430 $108,600 $30,300 $78,300
2017 $2,082 $108,600 $30,300 $78,300
2016 $1,386 $72,500 $30,300 $42,200
2015 $1,405 $73,800 $30,300 $43,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73309925

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: HOLY-000080-000000-000059