270 Maple St

Taxes: $12,829 (2025)

About this home

Built in 1879, 270 Maple Street—historically known as the Frederick Harris House and more recently as Valentine Mansion—is a remarkable 30-room historic estate spanning 11,102 square feet. The largest single-family home in Springfield’s “City of Homes,” it features a 40-foot grand ballroom, ornate floor-to-ceiling hand-carved fireplaces, 12 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and what may be the city’s finest residential view. Set on 2.93 acres, with an additional 0.99-acre lot available, the property currently operates as an owner-occupied short-term rental B&B. Built for banker Frederick Harris and social activist Emily Osborne, the home offers multiple primary suites—including a rare adjoining his-and-hers suite—coffered ceilings, six sets of pocket doors on the first floor alone, and exquisite original woodwork, tile, brass hardware, and metalwork. Energy-efficient mini-splits, stainless steel appliances, a nine-zone sprinkler system, ample parking—this property has it all.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Single Wide

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

3 or More, Ductless Mini-Split System

Heating

Heat Pump, Hot Air Gravity, Ductless Mini-Split System

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.

Appliances

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator - ENERGY STAR, Dryer - ENERGY STAR, Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Washer - ENERGY STAR, Other (See Remarks)

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Aluminum, Brick

Roof

Shingle, Tar & Gravel, Rubber

Lot

Paved Drive, Additional Land Avail., City View(s), Cleared, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope, Level, Steep Slope

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Basement

Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System, Concrete Floor

Electric

Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior

Porch, Balcony, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, City View(s)

Interior

Finish - Earthen Plaster, French Doors, Elevator