Selling a 1909 Springfield duplex: what happened when the right buyers found it
April 16, 2026 | amandasearlerealtor
| Close Price: $460,000 | Days on Market: 61 | Buyer Representation: None |
| $77k above market average | Market average: 80 | 2 Buyers came from direct marketing |
The 1909 Craftsman duplex on Hubbard Street had everything that makes a Springfield property worth holding onto – corner lot, wraparound porches on both levels, original fireplaces and trim, and two well-updated units that didn’t lose what made the building interesting. On paper it made sense for investors. In practice, a property like this tends to attract a different kind of buyer: someone who wants to actually live in Springfield, share the space with family, and put down roots in the neighborhood.
That’s exactly what happened. TWO buyers who made offers were multigenerational families – not investors looking to maximize returns, but people who wanted a home that could work for more than one generation under one roof. Springfield tends to appeal to that kind of buyer, and this property was a natural fit for them.
Neither buyer came through an agent. Both found the listing through my marketing and reached out directly. That’s worth noting not as a measure of anything I did, but because it says something about the kind of attention Springfield properties attract when they’re positioned well. The neighborhood has its own pull.
We closed at $460,000 in 61 days. The Springfield market average right now is 80 days at $383,000. Every property is different, but knowing who actually buys in this neighborhood – and why – tends to matter more than the marketing itself.
Thinking about selling in Springfield? I’d be glad to talk through what your home might be worth and who the likely buyers are. Visit springfieldhistoricdistrict.com or send me a message.
