South Canal

559 South Canal St, Holyoke, MA 01040

South Canal is a 4-story income-restricted apartments at 559 South Canal St in Holyoke, MA 01040, with 100 apartments, built in 1910.

At a glance

• 100 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1910
• 4 floors
• Bedrooms: 7 studio, 44 1-bedroom, 40 2-bedroom, 25 3-bedroom, 11 4+ bedroom
• 109,248 sq ft of building area
• 1.52 acre lot
• Assessed at $3,705,100 for fiscal year 2026
• Last sold as a whole for $5,930,000 in December 2019

No homes in South Canal are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

South Canal is in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 122 low-income units, in service since 8888.

Holyoke Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 66 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Holyoke (Amtrak Valley Flyer Vermonter), 0.7 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Main / Adams (2) (PVTA R29), 0.2 mi
• Cabot / Canal (PVTA P21 R22), 0.2 mi
• High / Franklin (PVTA P20 P21E), 0.5 mi

Public schools nearby

• Morgan Full Service Community School (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.0 mi
• Bellamy Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 1.1 mi
• Holyoke High (high, grades 9–12), 0.9 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about South Canal

How many units are in South Canal?

South Canal has 100 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was South Canal built?

South Canal was built in 1910 and has 4 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in South Canal right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in South Canal comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to South Canal?

Holyoke (Amtrak Valley Flyer Vermonter) is 0.7 miles away, in a straight line.

Is South Canal income-restricted housing?

Yes. South Canal is in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 122 low-income units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near South Canal

• Phoenix Apartments — 562 S Summer St, 66 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Lyman Terrace 1 — 46 Hamilton St, 88 apartments, 0.2 mi
• South City Housing — 344 Main St, 66 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Riverplace Apartments I — 82 Park St, 100 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Sargeant West — 63 Jackson St, 154 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Falcetti — 475 Maple St, 94 apartments · built 1969 · 7 floors, 0.6 mi
• Bissonnette Apartments — 137 Sargeant St, 154 apartments · built 1896, 0.6 mi
• Birch Bark Place Apartments — 630 Chicopee Street (Willimansett), 72 apartments, 0.8 mi

More: all 20 large buildings in Holyoke · Holyoke homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in South Canal or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].