148 River St, West Springfield, MA, 01089
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,064
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Oil
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,064
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:00455 B:02250 L:00003,2662452
- Zoning: BB-1
Lot
- Lot size: 0.40 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,643 | $19,716 |
| Home Insurance * | $133 | $1,596 |
| Property Taxes | $381 | $4,572 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $2,511 | $30,132 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2025-12-23 | Listed for sale | $330,000 |
| 2021-11-30 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-07-22 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
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