53 Appleton St, Springfield, MA 01108
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$292,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 27, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,626 sqft

53 Appleton St, Springfield, MA 01108

Forest Park

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,626 sqft
$180/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools6 Middle Schools8 High Schools
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About this House

What's unique:Formal dining roomHardwood floorsLarge kitchenSpacious layout
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home located in the Forest Park section of Springfield, MA. This home boasts a spacious layout with hardwood floors that add a touch of elegance to the space. The large kitchen is perfect for those who love to cook, offering ample space for meal preparation. The formal dining room is ideal for hosting dinner parties or enjoying a family meal. The home also features a half bath on the first floor for convenience and a full bathroom on the second floor . With its close proximity to Forest Park, you'll have easy access to outdoor activities and beautiful scenery. This home is not only comfortable and stylish, but also conveniently located, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a blend of comfort and convenience. Non-smoking property.
53 Appleton St, Springfield, MA 01108 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,626 sqft single-family home in Forest Park. It last sold for $125,000 on Jul 13, 1989 (4,900% above the $2,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2026 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 3, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $292,500, with a rent estimate of $2,676/month.

Home Details for 53 Appleton St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Comparable Sales for 53 Appleton St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
785 Dickinson St, Springfield, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$285,000
02/26/26
3
1.5
1,627 sqft
122 Shawmut St, Springfield, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$294,900
08/17/26
3
1.5
1,420 sqft
53 Texel Dr, Springfield, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$226,500
09/15/26
3
1.5
1,764 sqft
141 Shawmut St, Springfield, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$210,000
07/16/26
3
1
1,075 sqft
15 Bronson Ter, Springfield, MA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$329,900
01/30/26
3
1.5
1,812 sqft
12 Carroll St, Springfield, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$197,136
07/27/26
4
2
1,476 sqft
132 Carroll St, Springfield, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$192,972
07/27/26
3
1
1,576 sqft
104 Appleton St, Springfield, MA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$385,000
04/07/26
3
1.5
1,716 sqft
11 Copeland St, Springfield, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$315,000
11/26/25
3
1
1,180 sqft
9 Texel Dr, Springfield, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$355,000
07/02/26
3
2
1,886 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Forest Park

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,676/mo
Average rent
$1.9K
Available listings
65
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Neighborhood Overview

Forest Park
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What Locals Say about Forest Park

At least 359 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 45 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Nice quiet neighborhood adjacent to one of the better elementary schools in the area. Short walk to Forest Park. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This area is not safe and too many crimes and accidents. The area isn't clean and the houses are not kept up. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's not safe the streets are dirty and I would like to be in a quiet and safe environment for my family. nothing is the same in forest park ."
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  • Trulia User
    "everything you will ever need is walking or bus distance. great area for all ages , plenty of places to visit shop at. heart of Massachusetts I believe. would love to move into a place near by or even this propery would be absolutely perfect. homeless and working and trying to get into an apartment as soon as I possibly can.thank you trulia for this platform. this is a great app. I believe that this app will help me get into my home. "
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  • Trulia User
    "History, character, beauty, variety, multicultural. The best park in the city. Affordable style. International restaurants."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has easy access to freeway and public transportation. Close to downtown and forest park"
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  • Trulia User
    "caring community respects other people's things,and be quite honest about it. basically that's it. July 4th specials are a few things that we can meet on "
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  • Trulia User
    "children should definitely be with a parent,guardian, or buddy. anywhere, really. it's still a nice place to live and play, and the Park is ready for FUN weekends!"
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  • Trulia User
    "….Nice area busy street I love how close the stores are and lots of kids community center close by very well maintained by the city and police take notice "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood, better if you’re in the historical section. Having the park close by is really nice with free entry early mornings. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is ok the commute to downtown is only minutes away the bus stop is close there is food zone supermarket minutes away walking distance as well as the post office and quite a few restaurants that have good food."
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  • Trulia User
    "Forest Park is a beautiful place to take the family, trails, ball fields, zoo, ponds, ice skating, pool, tennis courts "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great street, good neighborhood, my daughter graduated from MLK elementary down the street & we know 2 families on Dorset Street, 1 being our relatives. Quiet & gorgeous & in the better area of Forest Park"
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  • Trulia User
    "Community park where there are concerts, athletic games, and festivals. A lot of delicious local food "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cars are always speeding on Main Street and side streets. During the summer their is always fireworks "
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  • Trulia User
    "I work downtown Springfield and my commute is only a 4 minute drive. I 91 is only minute away. Bradley Airport is about twenty minutes away. .........."
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  • Todd94110
    "Having quick access to Forest Park itself is a HUGE boost to our quality of life. Designed by the father of landscape design, it has everything. Add to that the easy access to freeways, shops, and anything else you could need, and you’ve got a place that is worth looking into."
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  • Kassandra O.
    "I’ve never had any problems with dogs in the forest park area and everyone that walks there dog in the area clean up after them and 90% of them are on a leash."
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  • Harold B.
    "Great neighborhood to live. Of course, all depends what street are you. The closer you are to the Longmeadow line, the better. "
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  • Rosa B.
    "As for me I think that dog owners don’t clean up after their dog’s ias they should they let them loose and if they walk them they just don’t clean up after them "
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  • Deborah S.
    "Movie nights in forest park bright nights food zone grocery store farmers market casino not far ftom here walking bus or driving "
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  • Deborah S.
    "Forest Park is less than a mile away ! Great place to have a dog if you can walk it to and thru the park . Bright nights during the holiday season "
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  • Rancherocj
    "It is a well preserved Nationally registered historic neighborhood within walking distance to the beautiful 730 acre Forest Park."
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  • Deborah S.
    "There are movie nights in Forest Park in the summer and Easter Egg hunts there in the winter ...... farmers market all year round , water park there and Bright Nights is there also ....... Forest Park is with in walking distance of my home !!"
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  • Barbara S.
    "neighborhood have many schools in the area. and Forest Park is close by. bus transportation is also close by."
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  • Barbara
    "I used to live here and it's a beautiful and somewhat quiet neighborhood that I loved to go walking my dog and sitting on the and be able to cook on a it!! "
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  • Trulia User
    "nice friendly quite neighborhood.. I love living here ... never had a problem or complaint.. really good for the kids "
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  • Glamarys M.
    "I live here and its not my cup of tea to live in... I was born here but not to stay... school academic is very poor here..and people drive super fast "
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  • Rancherocj
    "Great location full of large homes for raising a family. Forest Park near by has a zoo, ball fields, pool, courts, ponds and trails."
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  • Delsie P.
    "A diverse community in all areas ethnicity, socially, economically, age groups. A great place to live there commercial areas as well as residential areas."
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  • Skyottaofpen1
    "too close to the crime area. they speed down our streets. houses are extremely close but walking distance to stores and bus route."
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  • Angel B.
    "The neighborhood is in a great location. 10-15 minutes away from everything you need. 10-15 minute walk to forest park. There is a dog park and a petco less than a 10 minute drive away."
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  • Ashley1108
    "I love the bright nights ever year! Even though it causes a lot of traffic, it makes this area beautiful during Christmas time "
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  • Marrinate420
    " Okmuniity outreach-events ad fundraisers. Forest park is a great area for afamily t reside the parks schools and zoo are only a little bit of what’s to be scene and experienced. The history takes you back and the museums are of the best. "
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  • Chris B.
    "Smaller dogs have a Napoleon complex and bigger dogs (though loved) are given a bad wrap. There's very good breeders and trainers in the area. "
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  • Lilyloli92
    "I’ve lived here my whole life so I don’t know if it makes me biased but I love forest park I wouldn’t walk around late at night but as long as you’re respectful for the most part so is everyone else. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,500
Jan 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,500
Jul 13, 1989
Source: N/A
Sold
$125,000

Frequently asked questions about 53 Appleton St

  • What is 53 Appleton St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 53 Appleton St in Springfield, MA is $292,500.
  • What is the price history for 53 Appleton St?
    53 Appleton St in Springfield, MA last sold for $125,000 in July 1989.
  • Is Springfield a buyer's or seller's market?
    Springfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Springfield?
    The median sale price in Springfield is $300K. That is down $0 from the prior month.

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