Active
289 Days on market
148 River St West Springfield — Photo 1 of 26
Recent Drop: $5,000
$330,000$325,000
$325,000
148 River St, West Springfield, MA 01089
West Springfield, MA 01089
Beds
1
Baths
1
SqFt
1,064
Style
Single Family
Built
1870
Former single-family residential dwelling with large lot for sale. The property offers a great opportunity for a variety of business or possible residential uses. The existing structure was most recently rented to a gift shop and has several large rooms, a full bathroom with shower, a kitchen area, a second floor room, and basement storage. Located minutes from the popular Big E/Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds, which could allow for additional parking income. BB-1 zoning allows a multitude of uses, including single-family and two-family residential. “The purpose of the BB-1 District is to provide a higher density area for a mix of industrial, multifamily residential and limited commercial uses.” Residential redevelopment nearby.
Market Value Analysis
This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →This Property$305/sqft
Local Avg (West Springfield)$229/sqft
33% AboveMarket Average
* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within West Springfield, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Original Price$330,000
Annual Taxes$4,260
Parking
Garage0
Off-Street10
Interior Specifications
Total Rooms5
Fireplaces1
Flooring--
BasementUnfinished
Climate & Utilities
HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Building & Exterior
Construction--
Roof--
FoundationBlock
ZoningBB-1
Property & Lot
Acres0.4
SqFt Lot17,424
Lot FeaturesLevel
Geography
Property History
Listed
$2,200
Jun 5, 2026
MLS® 73531044
Price Drop
$325,000
Was $330,000
Apr 10, 2026
MLS® 73463564
Listed
$330,000
Nov 17, 2025
MLS® 73463564
Population
28,772
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$69K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
41.5%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Hampden County
359 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+20% vs the prior 12 months) — 74 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 532 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,064 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 17,424 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Provided By
Listing Agent: Paul Bongiorni
Listing Office: Provided by MLS PIN
MLS® Number: 73463564
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