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Listing broker remarks

Classic Forest Park Colonial offering an exceptional opportunity to restore a grand historic home. This expansive residence features 16 rooms, 10 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, 5 fireplaces, and over 6,000 square feet of living space. Timeless architectural details include hardwood and parquet flooring, crown molding, wainscoting, elegant archways, multiple fireplaces, a grand gallery hallway with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and dual staircases. Spacious rooms and a versatile floor plan provide outstanding potential for restoration, redevelopment, or investment. The property requires substantial rehabilitation, including plumbing, heating, and exterior improvements, and is being sold as-is, where-is. Seller has never occupied the property and makes no warranties or representations regarding condition. Cash or rehabilitation financing is likely required. Sale includes two adjoining parcels: Parcel 020600021, containing the residence, and vacant Parcel 020600022, totaling approximately 1.54 acres according to municipal records. Ideally located near Forest Park, schools, shopping, restaurants, and major commuter routes. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify parcel boundaries, acreage, zoning, and permitted uses. Property may also be marketed through an online auction event. Seller will review offers submitted through the auction platform as well as through the listing agent.— Vylla Home

Key details

  • 6,868 sq ft
  • 1.54 acres
  • 10 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1890 built
  • $58 / sq ft
  • $11,106 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠0⁠4⁠7⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
31 Buena Vista Plz
Town
Springfield, MA
ZIP
01108
Deed (Bk/Pg)
19418 / 166

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Forest Park Heights Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Savory, E. House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Springfield

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.