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181 Merrimac Ave, Springfield MA 01104

Springfield, MA 01104 • East Springfield - Popular Springfield Neighborhood, close to highways & schools
$299,900
Est. $2,082/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,392
Sq Ft
$215
Price/Sq Ft
0.30
Acres
1954
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed May 21, 2026 • MLS# 73522235 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to 181 Merrimac Ave in Springfield’s highly sought-after East Springfield neighborhood! Conveniently located near major highways, schools, shopping and everyday amenities, this spacious home offers incredible value for both local buyers and Worcester/Boston area buyers looking to maximize their investment. Situated on a super-sized fenced lot, the exterior is perfect for pets, kids, entertaining and large family gatherings with features including a patio area, storage shed, gated double-wide driveway and an expansive deep 2-car garage. Additional exterior updates include replacement windows, vinyl siding and updated entry doors. Inside, the flexible floor plan offers generous living space and tremendous upside potential for savvy buyers ready to make it shine. Pull up the carpets to expose hardwood flooring and add fresh light paint to instantly brighten and transform the interior. With just a few simple cosmetic improvements, this home can quickly become your true showpiece.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1954
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,392 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Main Level Bedrooms
3

Open House Schedule

26
May
Tuesday, May 26
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1954
Living Area 1,392 sq ft
Lot Size 0.30 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,383
Assessed Value $279,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1954
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

East Springfield - Popular Springfield Neighborhood, close to highways & schools

181 Merrimac Ave, Springfield MA 01104

Springfield, MA 01104

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Springfield School District local
D
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
36% attend college
20% 4-Year 16% 2-Year 3% Out of State 3% Working
School Safety 2024-25
5.9% Above Average
5.1% Suspensions 1.4% In-School 0.8% Emergency
0.4% above state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Academy Hill School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
1.0 mi | #3 of 16 | Score: 47.5
Improved 137 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
432 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
Grace Academy
1.1 mi
Grades K-12
A+
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
1.4 mi | #2 of 16 | Score: 48.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
-9.7 below state avg
486 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-08
D
The Springfield Virtual School
1.5 mi | #330 of 346 | Score: 26.8
Improved 7 spots from last year
-31.4 below state avg
250 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
Your Educational Success Academy
1.9 mi
Grades K-12
B+
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
2.5 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.4
Improved 341 spots from last year
-23.8 below state avg
712 students Moderate
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 05-12
St. Michael's Academy
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
3.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Mill Pond School
4.1 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
C
John J. Duggan Middle School
2.6 mi | #266 of 346 | Score: 44.7
Improved 20 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
823 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C
Van Sickle Prep School
0.2 mi | #13 of 16 | Score: 23.5
Improved 332 spots from last year
-34.7 below state avg
206 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
B-
Van Sickle Academy
0.2 mi | #10 of 16 | Score: 28.3
Improved 340 spots from last year
-29.9 below state avg
262 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
C+
STEM Middle Academy
1.3 mi | #12 of 16 | Score: 26.4
Improved 298 spots from last year
-31.8 below state avg
269 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
Springfield Middle School
1.9 mi
18 students Less Diverse
Grades 06-08
F
Springfield Public Day Middle School
1.9 mi | #352 of 352 | Score: 19.6
Improved 14 spots from last year
-38.6 below state avg
60 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 06-08
D
Springfield Legacy Academy
2.3 mi | #16 of 16 | Score: 19.0
Improved 340 spots from last year
-39.2 below state avg
299 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
C-
Impact Prep at Chestnut
2.3 mi | #14 of 16 | Score: 23.5
Improved 349 spots from last year
-34.7 below state avg
278 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
B
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)
2.3 mi | #164 of 352 | Score: 43.2
Dropped 11 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
265 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning School
0.2 mi | #274 of 346 | Score: 44.0
Improved 7 spots from last year
-14.3 below state avg
593 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C-
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
1.4 mi | #314 of 346 | Score: 34.8
Improved 29 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
388 students Moderate
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C
Emergence Academy
1.6 mi | #21 of 25 | Score: 25.5
Improved 356 spots from last year
-32.7 below state avg
382 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C-
Conservatory of the Arts
1.8 mi | #303 of 346 | Score: 37.5
Improved 2 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
296 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C-
Libertas Academy Charter School
1.9 mi | #292 of 346 | Score: 40.6
Improved 52 spots from last year
-17.7 below state avg
563 students Moderate
7 sports • 134 athletes
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-12
C
Springfield Central High School
1.2 mi | #262 of 346 | Score: 45.2
Improved 37 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
1,983 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,176 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
F
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School, Springfield
1.4 mi | #340 of 346 | Score: 20.6
Improved 8 spots from last year
-37.6 below state avg
158 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
A
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1.4 mi | #6 of 25 | Score: 48.8
Improved 257 spots from last year
-9.4 below state avg
1,382 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
B+
Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community College
1.4 mi | #123 of 346 | Score: 74.4
Same rank as last year
25 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
F
Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech
1.5 mi | #338 of 346 | Score: 21.5
Dropped 38 spots from last year
-36.7 below state avg
95 students Diverse
Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
May 24, 2026
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 21, 2026
$299,900
Original listing
Agent: Chester Ardolino Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 21, 2026 New Listing Added $299,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$215

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,383 $279,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,383
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$279,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Chester Ardolino
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
Agent MLS ID M8000507
Office MLS ID AN7274
Listing Data Updated May 25, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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