288 St James Ave

3,238 Sq. Ft.
$139 / Sq. Ft.
3,238
Sq. Ft.
$139
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully maintained historic home with three finished levels, completely updated top to bottom. A covered front porch leads into a grand foyer with soaring ceilings, refinished inlay hardwood floors, and stunning original woodwork. The main level offers a living room with fireplace, private office or library, formal dining room, and all-new kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters, high-end cabinetry, and half bath. The second floor features four bedrooms and office — one with a fireplace...Beautifully maintained historic home with three finished levels, completely updated top to bottom. A covered front porch leads into a grand foyer with soaring ceilings, refinished inlay hardwood floors, and stunning original woodwork. The main level offers a living room with fireplace, private office or library, formal dining room, and all-new kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters, high-end cabinetry, and half bath. The second floor features four bedrooms and office — one with a fireplace and access to a private covered porch — two all-new full baths, double vanity, and stackable laundry. The third floor adds three more bedrooms, refinished hardwood floors, full bath, and bonus flex space. Major updates include new driveway, updated plumbing, rewired electrical, new boiler, new water heater, new fixtures throughout, and fresh paint from top to bottom. Detached two-car garage and private yard perfect for entertaining or play.
  1. Listed by Kelsey & Ireland Team • Lock and Key Realty Inc.
  2. Listed by Breandan Ireland • Lock and Key Realty Inc.
  3. Listed by Kelsey Thompson • Lock and Key Realty Inc.

Property Details for 288 St James Avenue

Town
Springfield
Area
MA-Springfield
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 10:49 AM

Property Details for 288 St James Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73525095
Days on Market9
Taxes$2,786 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1901
CountyHampden County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Lock and Key Realty Inc., Kelsey & Ireland Team; Lock and Key Realty Inc., Breandan Ireland; Lock and Key Realty Inc., Kelsey Thompson
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Building Information for 288 St James Avenue

Stories-Year Built1901Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,398 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,474 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,242

Property Taxes

$232

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 288 St James Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
  • Living Area: 3238.0
  • Color: green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Bedroom, Bathroom, Home Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Covered
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity,Dryer Hookup - Electric
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Wainscoting,Crown Molding,Pocket Door,Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pocket Door
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Storage,Lighting - Sconce
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Crown Molding,Pocket Door
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Third
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:11170 P:0025,2607082
  • Assessments: $177,700
  • Book: 25549
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 288 St James Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73525095

$449,900
Mar 20, 2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73418772

$425,000
Feb 24, 2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73418772

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73525095

$449,900
03/20/2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73418772

$425,000
02/24/2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73418772

$425,000

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

Public Records for 288 St James Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$25,900Additions$151,800Total$177,700
Tax Record2025$2,786 ($232 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,238 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,238 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,398 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901ZoningR1CountyHAMPDENAPNSPRI S:11170 P:0025Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 288 St James Avenue

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
Frederick Harris Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Van Sickle Academy
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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288 St James Avenue is a single family home for sale in Springfield, MA 01109. This property was listed for sale on May 27, 2026 by Lock and Key Realty Inc., it's currently listed at $449,900. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on August 27, 2024. This listing's school district is Springfield School District. Nearby schools include Frederick Harris Elementary School, Van Sickle Academy and Putnam Vocational Technical High School. 288 St James Avenue is a 7-bed, 4-bath, 3,238 sqft single family home built in 1901.

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