288 St James Ave

3,564 Sq. Ft.
$52 / Sq. Ft.
3,564
Sq. Ft.
$52
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Seller has multiple offers and Highest & Best is Due 07/11 @ 12pm. Amazing Victorian home in the McKnight Historic District with 8 bed & 2 1/2 bath, features a detached 2 Car Gar. Sold strictly in as-is condition, Seller Will Not Turn On Utilities, De-winterize or make repairs, Utility Connection During Buyer’s Insp at Buyer’s Expense. Offers must have Proof of Funds/Pre-Approval - Cash/Rehab Loans Only. Cash Offers - 10% or $1k min deposit, Finance Offers - 1% or $1k min. The Seller does not accept...Seller has multiple offers and Highest & Best is Due 07/11 @ 12pm. Amazing Victorian home in the McKnight Historic District with 8 bed & 2 1/2 bath, features a detached 2 Car Gar. Sold strictly in as-is condition, Seller Will Not Turn On Utilities, De-winterize or make repairs, Utility Connection During Buyer’s Insp at Buyer’s Expense. Offers must have Proof of Funds/Pre-Approval - Cash/Rehab Loans Only. Cash Offers - 10% or $1k min deposit, Finance Offers - 1% or $1k min. The Seller does not accept blind offers or escalation clauses. Seller may not complete debris removal. No commission paid to selling agent if agent is the buyer/partner/principal and/or the buyer is a relative of the selling agent.
  1. Listed by Brian Dietter • Marty's Real Estate

Property Details for 288 St James Avenue

Town
Springfield
Area
MA-Springfield
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/28/2024 10:14 AM

Property Details for 288 St James Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73247367
Days on Market47
Taxes$2,564 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1901
CountyHampden County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Marty's Real Estate, Brian Dietter

Sold By Lowe & Lowe Realty Co., Jasmin Lowe

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Building Information for 288 St James Avenue

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

Payment Calculator

$1,115 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$902

Property Taxes

$214

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, Highway Access, Other (See Remarks), Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3564.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Level, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil, Natural Gas, Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: Sold in as is/where is condition. Seller has no history on property. Buyer/Buyer's Agent responsible for Smoke Certificate & Final Water Reading. Seller will NOT pay Buyer side Commission if Buyer is a Licensed Agent. Seller will not make any repairs if needed. Possible Historic District Status.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:11170 P:0025,2607082
  • Assessments: $150,400
  • Book: 25183
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 288 St James Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$428,999—
Oct 20, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$429,000—
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$449,900—
Sep 29, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$449,999—
Sep 21, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$450,000—
Sep 16, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$459,000—
Sep 4, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$475,000—
Aug 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73418772

$499,000—
Aug 27, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73247367

$185,000—
Jul 16, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73247367

$184,300—
Jul 15, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73247367

—
Jul 15, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73247367

—
Jun 24, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73247367

—
Jun 11, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73247367

—
Jun 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73247367

$194,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$428,999
10/20/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$429,000
10/16/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$449,900
09/29/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$449,999
09/21/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$450,000
09/16/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$459,000
09/04/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73418772

$475,000
08/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73418772

$499,000
08/27/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73247367

$185,000
07/16/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73247367

$184,300
07/15/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73247367

—
07/15/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73247367

—
06/24/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73247367

—
06/11/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73247367

—
06/04/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73247367

$194,000

For completeness, Compass 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

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Listing Courtesy of Marty's Real Estate, Brian Dietter

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