Eviction leads in Hampden County, Massachusetts: Western Mass landlords at Western Mass prices
Hampden County, home of Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield, has about 463,000 residents and a median home value near $299,000 in recent Census estimates, far below eastern Massachusetts. About 62% of homes are owner-occupied countywide, but in Springfield’s older neighborhoods and Holyoke most households rent, often in two- and three-family homes.
Lower prices have drawn investors from greater Boston and Connecticut, and many buildings are owned by small landlords who live nearby or inherited them. Massachusetts eviction rules, lead paint duties and older housing make turnovers costly, and for some owners that is the moment to sell. This guide compares the county’s markets, walks through deal math and shows how to work eviction leads fairly.
Running the numbers on a Springfield two-family after an eviction
Run the numbers before you make an offer. Older multi-family homes often need heating, porches, electrical and lead work after a difficult tenancy. Start with the after-repair value for similar buildings, then subtract the purchase price, repairs and holding and selling costs.
Profit = After-repair value − Purchase + repairs + holding and selling costs
All figures are illustrative. Local costs vary widely.
Cash flow often wins. At these prices, many investors hold renovated multi-family homes as rentals rather than reselling them.
Repairs are a bigger share
Lower prices mean repairs weigh more.
Lead work is common
Get a lead inspection early.
Time costs money
Court timelines raise holding costs.
Track your results
Measure cost per deal by neighborhood.
Hampden County ZIP codes for eviction leads
Recent Census estimates show medians from about $186,000 to about $452,000 across these ZIPs.
Longmeadow 01106, Wilbraham 01095 and East Longmeadow 01028
Medians near $379,000 to $452,000 and owner-occupancy near 87% to 89%, with few rentals.
Ludlow 01056, Westfield 01085 and West Springfield 01089
Medians near $322,000 to $335,000 and owner-occupancy near 58% to 78%.
Springfield east side 01118, 01119, 01128 and 01129
Medians near $245,000 to $275,000 and owner-occupancy near 76% to 94%, with mostly single-family homes.
Chicopee 01013 and 01020, Agawam 01001
Medians near $272,000 to $296,000 and owner-occupancy near 49% to 74%, with some multi-family streets.
Holyoke 01040 and Springfield 01104, 01108 and 01151
Medians near $235,000 to $274,000 and owner-occupancy near 41% to 48%, with many two- and three-family homes.
Springfield 01105, 01107 and 01109
Medians near $218,000 to $244,000 and owner-occupancy near 15% to 48%, dominated by older rentals.
ZIP medians are recent Census estimates. Use recent sales of similar unit counts to set every offer.
How to work Hampden County eviction leads
- 1
Pull new filings regularly
Match Western Housing Court filings to property records and focus on owners of two- to four-unit buildings in Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopee.
- 2
Research before you reach out
Confirm ownership, liens, rents, lead compliance, code violations and whether the case is finished or pending.
- 3
Follow up with care
Use mail and compliant calls and texts, in Spanish or English as the owner prefers. Scrub numbers against do-not-call lists, get consent where required and never interfere with a case.
Checklist
- Verify ownership
- Check case status
- Review rent roll
- Check lead compliance
- Inspect every unit
- Get legal advice
See also eviction leads in Worcester County and probate leads in Massachusetts.
What Hampden County buyers, renters and landlords search for
The Hampden County registry of deeds draws about 5,400 searches a month. Apartments for rent in Springfield draw about 1,300, more than homes for sale there.
Suburbs draw buyers
Westfield draws about 1,300 searches a month, Chicopee about 880 and Ludlow about 720.
Older cities have steady demand
Homes for sale in Springfield draw about 1,000 and Holyoke about 590.
Landlords use the court
Western Housing Court draws about 320 searches a month.
- 1Hampden County registry of deedsAbout 5,400
- 2Apartments for rent Springfield MAAbout 1,300
- 3Homes for sale Westfield MAAbout 1,300
- 4Homes for sale Springfield MAAbout 1,000
- 5Homes for sale Chicopee MAAbout 880
- 6Homes for sale Ludlow MAAbout 720
- 7Homes for sale Holyoke MAAbout 590
- 8Western Housing CourtAbout 320
How investors can use this data
Turn filings into fair offers:
Search volumes are approximate. Figures are recent monthly estimates and change over time. Use them to understand interest, not as exact counts.
ForeclosuresDaily.com hosts monthly webinars with investors such as Carolynn Castillo, who share how they find and evaluate deals.
How Massachusetts evictions work in Hampden County
This is a general overview, not legal advice. Massachusetts procedures are detailed and can change. Landlords should consult a Massachusetts attorney before acting. Out-of-area owners who bought Springfield or Holyoke buildings for cash flow often find that managing repairs, code inspections and court dates from a distance is harder than expected, which makes a fair, simple sale appealing.
Notice to quit
Most cases begin with a written notice to quit. For unpaid rent, tenants often have a right to cure within set limits.
- Notice to quit
- Right to cure
Small notice errors can restart a case.
Western Housing Court
Hampden County cases are heard by the Western session of the Massachusetts Housing Court in Springfield. Tenants can raise defenses tied to property conditions, and mediation is common.
- Western session
- Mediation
Fix code issues before filing when possible.
Execution and move-out
If the landlord wins, the court issues an execution for possession that a sheriff or constable carries out after notice.
- Execution
- Sheriff
Only officers carry out removal.
Lead paint and fair dealing
Massachusetts requires lead hazard removal in pre-1978 rentals when a child under six lives there. Investors should respect tenants’ rights, deal honestly with landlords and follow federal and Massachusetts rules for calls and texts.
Fair dealing protects everyone and your reputation.
Questions to ask a Hampden County landlord
- 1How many units are in the building?
- 2Do you live nearby or out of state?
- 3Is there a lead compliance letter?
- 4Is the eviction finished or pending?
- 5What are the current rents and leases?
- 6What do you need to walk away with?
Hampden County in numbers
Hampden County has about 463,000 residents, a median home value near $299,000 and a median household income around $71,000 in recent Census estimates, with about 62% of homes owner-occupied, about 61% single-unit homes and vacancy near 6.6%.
Healthcare, education, manufacturing, insurance and a downtown casino support employment.
Springfield and Holyoke have large stocks of older multi-family homes.
Lower prices draw investors from eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Many rentals predate 1978, so Massachusetts lead paint rules often apply.
- Ignore lead and code issues
- Skip lease review
- Cold-call without scrubbing
- Check lead and code status
- Read every lease
- Follow call and text rules
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Eviction leads in Hampden County, Massachusetts: FAQ
Short general answers. This is not legal advice. Tap a question to open it.
QWhich court hears Hampden County evictions?Yes
The Western session of the Massachusetts Housing Court.
QWhere are most rentals?
Springfield, Holyoke and parts of Chicopee.
QDoes lead paint law affect rentals?
Yes, in pre-1978 rentals where a child under six lives.
QCan I call and text landlords?Yes
Only within federal and Massachusetts rules. Scrub lists and get consent where required.
QWhich ZIP has the highest median?
Longmeadow, 01106, at about $452,000.
QDo leases end when a property sells?
Generally no. Buyers usually take the property subject to existing leases.
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