Rare opportunity to lease in Forest Park's Historical District! This property is packed with history as the previous estate home of well-renowned author, Thornton W. Burgess. Charming curb appeal and beautifully preserved architecture & craftsmanship throughout! Head up to this second floor unit to enter the bright, open living room space lined with original hardwood floors and a cozy brick fireplace. Large kitchen space equipped with appliances and peninsula island. Full walk-in pantry with original built-in storage that leads to the formal dining room. Two ample sized bedrooms with large closets and custom hardwood floors. Well-maintained, clean bathroom space off main hallway. Unit will be fully repainted and cleaned prior to new tenancy. Large, outdoor yard space and walking distance to Forest Park trails. (1) garage/driveway space included in rent. Within 8 minutes ( 4 miles) to Baystate, Mercy, Shriners Hospitals and within 30 minutes of Hartford Hospital. Convenient location great for commuters; less than 1 mile to I-91 North/South entrance. Quiet, one-way street with pride of ownership throughout this historical community.
*Zillow Application or Zillow Profile requested to submitted by all adults of household prior to being scheduled for an in-person tour. If the application is accepted for next step, agent will contact you directly to schedule a tour*
Application Review:
- Applications reviewed 9/25 - 11/30
- *Tours begin 10/15/25*
- Application selected for lease on or before 11/30
- Lease available to start on 11/1- 11/30
- $4650 deposit required at time of signing lease
Application Requirements:
- TOTAL HOUSEHOLD NET INCOME MUST BE 3X RENT = $4650/month
- CREDIT SCORES REQUIRED TO ABOVE 650+
- It is recommended to provide as much documentation as possible with your application such as pay stubs, 1099/W2's, (2) previous housing references, any income records, and program statements/letters for quicker processing
Lease Requirements:
- 3x deposit (First Month's + Last Month's + Security) required for move-in = $4650
- Tenant responsible to pay for electric, gas heat, hot water & WiFi
- Owner is responsible for water, sewer, trash removal, snow removal and landscaping
- No pets allowed
- Off-street parking/garage space for 1 vehicle
Showings / Tours:
- Application or Zillow Profile requested to be submitted prior to scheduling an in-person tour; *if your application is selected for next step, you will be contacted directly to schedule a tour by agent.*
- Tours begin after unit remodel; est. after 10/15/25
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,550/mo
Fees may apply
61 Washington Rd #B, Springfield, MA 01108
2beds
1,525sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Fri Oct 31 2025
No pets
Window unit
Hookups laundry
Detached parking
Forced air, fireplace
What's special
Cozy brick fireplaceCharming curb appealFormal dining roomOriginal hardwood floorsCustom hardwood floorsLarge closetsFull walk-in pantry
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,525 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, Historical District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals |