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!
Sold for $350,000 on 06/20/25
$350,000
253 Gillette Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
3beds
1,775sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$355,900 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$2,802 Estimated rent
Home value
$355,900
$324,000 - $391,000
$2,802/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 05:52pm
Listed by:
Peter Avdoulos 413-883-6235,
BKaye Realty 413-693-2460
Bought with:
Rebecca Impionbato
Cuoco & Co. Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375956
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- 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
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main
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
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce, Breezeway
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink
Features
- Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,775
- Total interior livable area: 1,775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,775
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 5,998 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:05660 P:0095,2586092
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & neighborhood
Community
- 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
Location
- Region: Springfield
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $350,000+7.7%$197/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73375956 | ||
| 5/17/2025 | Contingent | $325,000$183/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73375956 | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000+32.7%$183/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73375956 | ||
| 7/20/2020 | Sold | $245,000-2%$138/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $250,000+4.2%$141/sqft |
Source: Executive Real Estate, Inc. #72623701 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,005 +12.8% | $319,200 +15.5% |
| 2024 | $4,439 +9.8% | $276,400 +16.6% |
| 2023 | $4,041 -10.4% | $237,000 -1.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Forest Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Dryden Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10STEM Middle AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- NALiberty Preparatory AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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