Hampden County and Springfield City property record for 78 Bowdoin St, Springfield, MA 01109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,999 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.448 acres (19,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,210 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPRI S:01680 P:0010 |
| Primary APN | SPRI S:01680 P:0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,999 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 19,502 sqft (0.448 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 16800010 |
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| Street Address | 78 BOWDOIN ST |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01109-4033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | SPRINGFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 801300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the McKnight District listed 1976 · 393 contributing resources · NRIS 76000255 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
78 Bowdoin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Hampden County and Springfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 BOWDOIN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-4033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22429 / 4 |
| Transfer Doc | 00022429-4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Bowdoin St was $5,210, up 9.3% 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 | $5,210.00 (+9.29%) | $337,000 (+10.86%) Land $27,400 Building $309,600 | $425,986 (+8.21%) |
| 2025 | $4,767.00 | $304,000 Land $28,300 Building $275,700 | $393,680 (+0.34%) |
| 2024 | $392,350 | ||
| 2023 | $4,557.00 | $267,300 Land $25,200 Building $242,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Bowdoin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 78 Bowdoin 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 |
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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 469 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 |
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