Swallow Real Estate

SOLD! After an unsuccessful listing experience with another brokerage last year, our seller chose Swallow Real Estate for its expertise in selling historic homes, especially in Forest Park Heights Historic District, where broker Erica Swallow also resides.

Out of Open House weekend, we generated significant excitement and buyer interest, resulting in the seller accepting an over-asking offer from a military buyer relocating from out of the area.

Due to our brokerage’s high-touch listing preparation—and the seller’s own scrupulous maintenance of the home throughout her years of ownership—the property was well positioned to satisfy the requirements of a Veteran Affairs (VA) loan appraisal. Unlike a conventional loan appraisal, a VA appraisal requires the home to meet stricter minimum property standards related to safety, structural soundness, and habitability, helping ensure the property is in good condition for the veteran purchaser. In fact, the appraiser commented that it was the easiest VA appraisal he had completed in a long time — a testament to the home’s exceptional condition and thoughtful preparation for market.
The listing was featured on multiple historic home platforms and was even featured in local news.

Read more and see the home's beauty on our website: https://swallowrealty.com/feature/new-agent-better-outcome-for-forest-park-historic-home-seller/

JUST LISTED! Make your home in the John B. Phelps House at 114 Maplewood Terrace, circa 1904, in the Forest Park Heights Historic District. This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home features timeless historic character and craftsmanship alongside contemporary comforts and conveniences. Hardwood floors with marquetry borders, build-ins with brass hardware, beamed ceilings, and pocket doors honor this home's Colonial Revival architectural style while comforts abound with the home's modern upgrades, including central heat and air, a remodeled kitchens and remodeled bathrooms, Stainless Steel appliances (2022-2025), a new roof (2021), three-zone irrigation system (2019) for the lawn and established garden beds, gas fireplace insert, second-floor laundry (2024), and much more. A well-manicured front lawn and garden beds add whimsy to the home's sweeping front porch, and a beautifully-paved driveway gives way to a spacious backyard with deck, patio, garage, and more garden beds. See you at Open House!

OPEN HOUSE:
📅 Sat 5/23, 10:30am-12:00pm
📍 114 Maplewood Ter, Springfield, MA 01108
☎️ 413.314.3383‬‬ (listing agent Erica Swallow)

Beauty is in the details. In awe of the gorgeous historic craftsmanship at 66 Fairfield Street, Springfield.

Open house this Saturday at 9:30-11:00am! Honored to have the listing featured nationally on For The Love Of Old Houses!

JUST LISTED! Make your home in the beautifully stewarded H.N. Clark House at 66 Fairfield Street. Built in 1904, this Colonial Revival residence with a full-width front porch offers 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2-car garage, and a sunroom overlooking the fenced backyard. Inside, a remarkable array of preserved historic details includes a Dutch entry door, pocket doors, leaded glass, hardwood floors with inlaid borders, brass hardware and doorknobs, original kitchen cabinetry, and a butler's pantry. Outside, original garage barn doors and a well-maintained slate roof with upgraded copper valleys add period charm. Thoughtful upgrades enhance comfort and efficiency, including a two-zone forced hot air heating system, full insulation, stainless steel appliances, and many updated spaces. The home also holds the rare distinction of standing beside 74 Fairfield Street-the childhood home of Springfield native Dr. Seuss.