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253 Gillette Ave

Springfield, MA 01118

3 beds
2 baths
1,775 sqft
5,998 sqft lot
$197 per sqft
1938 build
– on site

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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!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Peter Avdoulos / BKaye Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 21, 2025 •

MLS# 73375956 —

The Building

Year Built:

1938
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

Full
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Building Area Total:

1775
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Walk-up Attic
Living Room Level:

Main
Rooms Total:

6
Living Room Features:

Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce, Breezeway
Kitchen 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
Dining Room Level:

Main
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1775
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

Between Plumtree and South Branch
Longitude:

-72.533919
Latitude:

42.098293

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Parcel Number:

S:05660 P:0095,2586092
Zoning:

R1
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Area:

0.14
Lot Size SqFt:

5998
Lot Size Acres:

0.14
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

23319
Tax Annual Amount:

5005
Tax Assessed Value:

319200

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master 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

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Main
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
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

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

Yes

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Association:

false
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Attached
Parking Total:

2
Attached Garage:

true
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

1

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Max Internet Speed

Xfinity

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Utility Costs

$286/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/20/25 Jun 20, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$350,000	7.7%
5/23/25 May 23, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$325,000
5/17/25 May 17, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$325,000

House Sold on 6/20/2025

$350,000

Listing provided by broker:

Peter Avdoulos

BKaye Realty

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253 Gillette Ave

Springfield, MA 01118