11,102 Sq. Ft.
$117 / Sq. Ft.
11,102
Sq. Ft.
$117
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built in 1879, 270 Maple Street—historically known as the Frederick Harris House and more recently as Valentine Mansion—is a remarkable 30-room historic estate spanning 11,102 square feet. The largest single-family home in Springfield’s “City of Homes,” it features a 40-foot grand ballroom, ornate floor-to-ceiling hand-carved fireplaces, 12 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and what may be the city’s finest residential view. Set on 2.93 acres, with an additional 0.99-acre lot available, the property currently...Built in 1879, 270 Maple Street—historically known as the Frederick Harris House and more recently as Valentine Mansion—is a remarkable 30-room historic estate spanning 11,102 square feet. The largest single-family home in Springfield’s “City of Homes,” it features a 40-foot grand ballroom, ornate floor-to-ceiling hand-carved fireplaces, 12 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and what may be the city’s finest residential view. Set on 2.93 acres, with an additional 0.99-acre lot available, the property currently operates as an owner-occupied short-term rental B&B. Built for banker Frederick Harris and social activist Emily Osborne, the home offers multiple primary suites—including a rare adjoining his-and-hers suite—coffered ceilings, six sets of pocket doors on the first floor alone, and exquisite original woodwork, tile, brass hardware, and metalwork. Energy-efficient mini-splits, stainless steel appliances, a nine-zone sprinkler system, ample parking—this property has it all.
  1. Listed by Erica Swallow • Swallow Real Estate, Inc.

Property Details for 270 Maple Street

Town
Springfield
Area
MA-Springfield
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
15.00
Parking Spaces Total
15
LISTING UPDATED: 03/14/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 270 Maple Street

StatusActive
MLS #73484553
Days on Market11
Taxes$12,829 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1879
CountyHampden County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Swallow Real Estate, Inc., Erica Swallow
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Building Information for 270 Maple Street

Stories-Year Built1879Building Size-Lot Size2.93 AC / 127,831 SF

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$7,378 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,309

Property Taxes

$1,069

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 270 Maple Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Living Area: 11102.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Other
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Pocket Door, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bath
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 10
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Beadboard, Decorative Molding, Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wainscoting, Crown Molding, Window Seat, Closet, Sun Room, Entry Hall, Great Room, Sitting Room, WaterSense Fixture(s), Finish - Earthen Plaster, Elevator
  • Interior Features: Finish - Earthen Plaster, Elevator, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Porch, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, City View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Additional Land Avail., Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level, Steep Slope
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Slate, Tar/Gravel, Rubber
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink,Decorative Molding
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Decorative Molding
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Beadboard
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Pocket Door,Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding,Pocket Door
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Beadboard
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: See all MLS attachments: Property History,Feature Sheet,Business Opportunity,Floor Plan,etc. Two lots convey—1.5898-acre with house,and 1.3448-acre lot to right of house. Additional 0.9927-acre lot to left of house available for purchase (see MLS #73484572). Buyer to verify zoning & usage.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:08218 P:0075,2594032
  • Assessments: $818,200
  • Book: 22556
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 12
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 6
  • Heat Zones: 7
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 270 Maple Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73484553

$1,300,000—
Jan 8, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73134896

$975,000—
Jan 8, 2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73134896

$975,000—
Jan 5, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73134896

—
Jul 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73134896

$975,000—
May 1, 2021

Expired

SMARTMLS #170329764

$625,000—
Feb 28, 2021

Expired

MLS PIN #72717238

$625,000—
Aug 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

SMARTMLS #170329764

$625,000—
Aug 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72717238

$625,000—
Feb 14, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72421202

$540,000—
Feb 12, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639889846

$540,000

+6.7% / yr

Dec 24, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72421202

—
Dec 24, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72421202

—
Nov 7, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72421202

$550,000—
Jun 30, 2017

Expired

MLS PIN #71672826

$699,000—
Jan 1, 2017

Expired

SMARTMLS #G683032

$699,000—
May 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

SMARTMLS #G683032

$799,000—
May 1, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71672826

$799,000—
Mar 25, 2014

Expired

MLS PIN #71550212

$799,900—
Jul 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71550212

$799,900—
May 25, 2012

Expired

MLS PIN #71239136

$599,000—
May 25, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71239136

$675,000—
Sep 23, 2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70748860

$889,000—
Apr 23, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70748860

$889,000—
Jan 27, 2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70307450

$888,800—
Dec 21, 2005

Expired

MLS PIN #70213568

$949,900—
Jun 21, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70213568

$949,900—
Jun 21, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70307450

$949,900—
May 28, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87429678

$139,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73484553

$1,300,000
01/08/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73134896

$975,000
01/08/2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73134896

$975,000
01/05/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73134896

—
07/07/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73134896

$975,000
05/01/2021

Expired

SMARTMLS #170329764

$625,000
02/28/2021

Expired

MLS PIN #72717238

$625,000
08/28/2020

Listed (Active)

SMARTMLS #170329764

$625,000
08/28/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72717238

$625,000
02/14/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72421202

$540,000
02/12/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639889846

$540,000

+6.7% / yr

12/24/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72421202

—
12/24/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72421202

—
11/07/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72421202

$550,000
06/30/2017

Expired

MLS PIN #71672826

$699,000
01/01/2017

Expired

SMARTMLS #G683032

$699,000
05/15/2014

Listed (Active)

SMARTMLS #G683032

$799,000
05/01/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71672826

$799,000
03/25/2014

Expired

MLS PIN #71550212

$799,900
07/02/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71550212

$799,900
05/25/2012

Expired

MLS PIN #71239136

$599,000
05/25/2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71239136

$675,000
09/23/2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70748860

$889,000
04/23/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70748860

$889,000
01/27/2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70307450

$888,800
12/21/2005

Expired

MLS PIN #70213568

$949,900
06/21/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70213568

$949,900
06/21/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70307450

$949,900
05/28/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87429678

$139,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 270 Maple Street

Taxable ValueLand$30,500Additions$787,700Total$818,200
Tax Record2025$12,829 ($1,069 / month)
Home Facts
Beds12Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt11,102 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt11,102 SqFtStories3Lot Size69,252 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886ZoningR1CountyHAMPDENAPNSPRI S:08218 P:0075Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 270 Maple Street

This home is within Springfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Milton Bradley School
PublicPK to 5

South End Middle School
Public6 to 8

Putnam Vocational Technical High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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270 Maple Street is a single family home for sale in Springfield, MA 01105. This property was listed for sale on March 10, 2026 by Swallow Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $1,300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on February 14, 2019. This listing's school district is Springfield School District. Nearby schools include Milton Bradley School, South End Middle School and High School of Science and Technology (Sci-Tech). 270 Maple Street is a 12-bed, 7-bath, 11,102 sqft single family home built in 1879.

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