979 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
OFF MARKET

$318,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,420 sqft

979 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118

East Forest Park
Est. Refi. Payment $2,108/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 18, 2009 for $157,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$319K
Since last month
Increased$800 (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$159K (+101.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +96% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$316K
October 2026$315K
September 2026$315K
August 2026$317K
July 2026$323K
June 2026$327K
May 2026$330K
April 2026$316K
March 2026$317K
February 2026$308K
January 2026$310K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
17 Spencer St, Springfield, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$200,000
01/30/26
5
2
2,029
14 Bethel St, Springfield, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$150,000
07/29/26
3
1.5
1,864
58 Rockland St, Springfield, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$280,000
09/03/26
4
1.5
2,138
34 Castle St, Springfield, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$302,500
07/27/26
3
1.5
1,512
53 Chilson St, Springfield, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$310,000
02/10/26
4
2
1,435
28 Rencelau St, Springfield, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$275,000
12/12/25
3
1.5
1,886
24 Bangor St, Springfield, MA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$309,000
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,898
66 Rencelau St, Springfield, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$359,000
09/18/26
4
1.5
2,121
43 Thorndyke St, Springfield, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$330,000
01/23/26
3
1.5
1,428
67 Perkins St, Springfield, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$265,000
03/11/26
3
2
2,089

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
971-973 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
0.01
$434,000
3
1
1,050
Off Market
971-973 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
0.01
-
6
2
2,160
Off Market
971 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01199
0.01
$408,500
6
2
2,304
Off Market
983 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
0.01
$317,600
4
2
1,890
Off Market
14 Castle St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.01
$346,700
3
2
1,556
Off Market
963 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
0.02
$332,800
3
2
1,348
Off Market
11 Castle St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
11 Thorndyke St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.02
$304,700
3
2
1,608
Off Market
11 Thorndyke, Massachusetts, MA 01118
0.02
$288,500
4
2
1,608
Off Market
18 Castle St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.02
$250,900
3
2
1,365
Off Market
17 Thorndyke St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.03
$308,400
3
2
2,051
Off Market
13 Thorndyke St #L, Springfield, MA 01118
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
995 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
0.03
$296,400
4
2
1,441
Off Market
24 Castle St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.03
$279,200
3
3
1,787
Off Market
13 Castle St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.04
$254,900
3
1.5
1,277
Off Market
23 Thorndyke St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.04
$224,000
2
1
880
Off Market
955 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
0.04
$313,400
5
2
2,248
Off Market
999 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
0.04
$335,000
4
2
1,704
Off Market
980 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118
0.04
$386,000
4
2.5
3,036
Off Market
17-19 Castle St, Springfield, MA 01118
0.04
$276,000
2
2
1,134
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools5 Middle Schools8 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1909
2,420 sqft
$132/sqft
Garage

About this House

9 Room, 5 Bedroom home has newly installed kitchen countertop, cabinets and disposal('09). Refinished 3rd floor with New heating ('08), New Carpeting('08)and cedar closet. Enjoy a finished Rec. Rm. in Basement with wet bar. Newer furnace(?07), Refinished hardwood floors(?07,'09), New bathroom flooring(?07), Interior painted (?08, '09), Exterior painted(?07), New security system(?07). Back yard is Fenced, Garage has work area.
979 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01118 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,420 sqft single-family home in East Forest Park, built in 1909. It last sold for $157,000 on Sep 18, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $318,800, with a rent estimate of $2,927/month.

Home Details for 979 Sumner Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHeating Fuel: Oil
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Recreation Room
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 18, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$157,000
Jun 13, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$159,900
Oct 18, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$169,900
Aug 26, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$169,900
Oct 30, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$127,500

Market trends in Springfield

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$302K
$1.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.2%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$227
$3MoM
Available listings
273
2MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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Neighborhood Overview

East Forest Park
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What Locals Say about East Forest Park

At least 83 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Jessica
    "There really aren’t any community events in our local area that I’ve seen listed anywhere. We also don’t have young kids, we have an older teen. So we’re not really looking for them. "
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  • Wgs9mnn76j
    "Crime is very high, we have to change that because is difficult to move for an apartament because of the rare people that live in the “cheap” apartments "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are several dog owners in our area and everyone takes great care of their dogs and are respectful of others property and space. "
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  • Thomas S.
    "Kids are safe to play out in the neighborhood with their friends and not be bothered by strangers or speeding cars. People are out walking their dogs and enjoying the area every day of the week. "
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  • Yevi O.
    "my neighborhood has public transportation easily accessible. I drive to work but I got around fine without a car before I got one."
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  • Shaunna G.
    "It’s a safe and friendly neighborhood to walk around with no problems and you don’t have to worry about nothing really"
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  • Kygiabao
    "Good neighborhood with really good school within walking distance. Plenty of folk walking in the morning and through out the days. I feel really safe here."
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  • Tayler J.
    "Lots of dogs that live in the neighborhood. Sometimes they are friendly sometimes they just like to walk and mind their own business. "
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  • Mariah S.
    "I feel safe and comfortable. people are mostly friendly. most people take care of their homes and the area is extremely clean. "
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  • Mariah S.
    "We feel comfortable and safe. The area is clean and people are friendly. During the winter snow storms, neighbors come together to help each other with snow removal. It's a welcoming community for Springfield."
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  • christineaurore21
    "Pleasant community and very family oriented."
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  • Elizabeth_caddy
    "I lived on this street for almost a decade and the people here know eachother and are very friendly. Lots of sidewalks make it easy to stroll around a baby or walk a dog. I enjoyed living in this area and would recommend it if you are looking in this area."
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  • Mmjjoo
    "Beautiful street. Great neighbors. Very peaceful place to live. "
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Frequently asked questions about 979 Sumner Ave

  • What is 979 Sumner Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 979 Sumner Ave in Springfield, MA is $318,800.
  • What is the price history for 979 Sumner Ave?
    979 Sumner Ave in Springfield, MA last sold for $157,000 in September 2009.
  • Is Springfield a buyer's or seller's market?
    Springfield is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Springfield?
    The median sale price in Springfield is $302K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 979 Sumner Ave?
    The lot at 979 Sumner Ave in Springfield, MA is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).
  • Does 979 Sumner Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 979 Sumner Ave in Springfield, MA has a garage.

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