Hampden County and Springfield City property record for 257 Allen St, Springfield, MA 01108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,624 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,865 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPRI S:00280 P:1302 |
| Primary APN | SPRI S:00280 P:1302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,624 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2801302 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 ALLEN ST |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01108-1915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 802300 |
257 Allen St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 ALLEN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108-1915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19135 / 277 |
| Transfer Doc | 019135-277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Allen St was $2,865, up 23.5% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Springfield City |
| Unified School District | Springfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,865.00 (+23.54%) | $185,300 (+25.29%) Land $30,700 Building $154,600 | $243,468 (+28.59%) |
| 2025 | $2,319.00 | $147,900 Land $30,700 Building $117,200 | $189,335 (-1.77%) |
| 2024 | $192,755 | ||
| 2023 | $2,084.00 | $122,200 Land $27,900 Building $94,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Allen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 257 Allen St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION serves 169,170 people · EPA ID MA1281000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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