179 Forest Glen, West Springfield, Ma – For Sale By Owner – “As is” condition $ 399,000.00 Perfect location on a circular block in desirable Forest Glen, West Springfield. This 4 bed/2.5 ba 2273 square home is delightfully situated on .48 acres of beautifully maintained yard – perfect for a growing family, pets, and more! Built in 1969, this traditional colonial house contains a great layout for gatherings, and space for families. There is a large kitchen that was updated in 1997, with a gas range and electric double convection oven. The kitchen also features a pass-through to a breakfast nook at a bay window overlooking the immaculate backyard. A family room and living room are well-designed for get-togethers, with lovely hardwood floors. The living room has a working fireplace that is perfect to cozy up to on chilly fall/winter days. A formal dining room is off the kitchen -- perfect for holiday dinners! A half-bath is located on the first floor at the end of a convenient back hall that contains lots of closet/cabinet space. The house has a central vacuum system in perfect working condition. A full 2-car garage is attached to the house with an automatic door opener, and an access point to the attic on the 2d floor. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms (each with ample closet space), and a separate bathroom with 2 sinks. The master bedroom has its own bathroom and vanity. This home has an easily accessible attic (through one of the bedrooms), and central air conditioning. The heating system is forced hot air. Both heating and cooling are powered by natural gas. There is a semi-finished basement housing a laundry, furnace area, play area, and workshop – for those crafty builders! The front yard has beautiful curb appeal with a brick walkway, seasonal shrubs, lawn, and trees. As a bonus, during the snowy winters, the front lawn has been used as a neighborhood sledding hill :) At the back of the house, there is an enclosed three-season porch that allows for screened-in views of the back yard, and comfortable gatherings no matter the weather. There is an exterior deck off the porch, which is perfect for outdoor BBQs, and relaxing. The large backyard is perfect for pets – it’s fully fenced, including the tree line. The house is equipped with solar panels leased through Sunnova Solar on a 25 year lease begun in 2019. Buyer has the option of taking over the lease. The property is located within walking distance of hiking at Bear Hole reservoir and the woods surrounding the Forest Glen neighborhood. It is zoned for John R. Fausey elementary school. Forest Glen is a wonderful neighborhood which is not on a main street, is full of families, and has fantastic access to shopping. Though it is nicely private, Forest Glen also has convenient access to main streets/highways for commuting purposes. The house can get some water in the basement during heavy rains. For FHA, buyer is responsible for FHA repairs. Please, no realtor fees to be paid by seller. A 14-month Home Warranty is included with the sale of the house.
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