Independence House

1475 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield, MA 00000 · also known as Costello House

Independence House is a housing for older adults at 1475 Roosevelt Ave in Springfield, MA 00000, with 212 apartments, built in 1979.

At a glance

• 212 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1979
• Bedrooms: 13 studio, 130 1-bedroom, 7 2-bedroom
• 223,676 sq ft of building area
• 5.74 acre lot
• Assessed at $9,000,100 for fiscal year 2026

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

Income-restricted housing

Independence House is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 150 HUD-assisted units. Designation: Older adults.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 97 out of 100 (2024-04-29).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 17 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Springfield (Amtrak · CTrail Hartford Line Lake Shore Limited Northeast Regional), 2.5 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Independence House (PVTA B7 X92), under 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• Springfield Transition Academy (elementary), 0.1 mi
• STEM Middle Academy (middle, grades 6–8), 0.2 mi
• Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (high, grades 9–12), 0.1 mi

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

Questions about Independence House

How many units are in Independence House?

Independence House has 212 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Independence House built?

Independence House was built in 1979.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Independence House right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Independence House?

Springfield (Amtrak · CTrail Hartford Line Lake Shore Limited) is 2.5 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Independence House income-restricted housing?

Yes. Independence House is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 150 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Independence House

• Reed Village — Bay St, 200 apartments · built 1950, 0.5 mi
• E Henry Twiggs Estates — 55 Kenyon St, 124 apartments, 0.6 mi
• Bergen Circle — Bay St, 201 apartments · built 1940, 0.9 mi
• Indian Motocycle — State St, 139 apartments · built 1890, 0.9 mi
• Eastgate Apartments - Bay Meadow — Bay St, 148 apartments · built 1960, 1 mi
• Hunter Place Apartments — Hunter Pl, 80 apartments, 1 mi
• John I. Robinson Gardens — Berkshire Av Nws, 138 apartments · built 1950, 1.1 mi
• Spring Hill Apartments — 725 Union St, 71 apartments, 1.2 mi

More: all 49 large buildings in Springfield · Springfield homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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 Independence House or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].