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253 Gillette Ave

Springfield, MA 01118

3 beds
2 baths
1,775 sqft
5,998 sqft lot
$183 per sqft
1938 build
– on site

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 May 16, 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
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Building Area Total:

1775
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

6
Interior Features:

Walk-up Attic
Living Room 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
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
Latitude:

42.098293
Longitude:

-72.533919

The Property

Parcel Number:

S:05660 P:0095,2586092
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.14
Lot Size SqFt:

5998
Lot Size Acres:

0.14
Zoning:

R1
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

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Attached
Covered Spaces:

1

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$325,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,740
Taxes	$417
Insurance	$89
Utilities	$286 See report
Total	$2,532/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/15/25 May 15, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$325,000	215.5% (7.1% / YR)
12/24/94 Dec 24, 1994		MLSPIN	$103,000

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This house located in East Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01118 is currently for sale for $325,000. 253 Gillette Ave is a 1,775 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 1 days. 253 Gillette Ave is in the East Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield and has a WalkScore® of 46, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School, Springfield High School Of Science And Technology, M Marcus Kiley Middle School, High School Of Commerce, Springfield Central High School, and Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technology Academy.

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