Swallow Real Estate

08/07/2026

Beautiful day to be Under Contract! The William McKnight House, namesake of the McKnight Historic District and neighborhood, has found its next steward. 🥲

08/06/2026

We’re so proud of the coverage we get for our listings, and Giclée Printing and Framing, in Palmer, does a splendid job of helping us showcase our newsprint coverage in framed and matted spotlight pieces we can cherish for years to come. Bravo, Brett!! 🖼️🎉

Another multi-window mat project in the books! As a smaller frame shop, we're still hand-cutting mats the old fashioned way without a computerized cutter. It's especially a fun challenge when we get a project requiring multiple windows that aren't symmetrical. Still, Brett always nails it. ✔️

Thanks to Erica Swallow for trusting us with these ones!

07/21/2026

It’s Tudor Tuesday again! Showed this Forest Park cutie to some buyers. How much more curb appeal can you get for $365k? What a deal!!

07/18/2026

SOLD! Faster... higher... better. Who you choose to list your home matters. While other listings in the neighborhood represented by other brokerages sat on market with little interest and one or more price reductions, we were delighted to assist the sellers of the John B. Phelps House at 114 Maplewood Terrace, circa 1904, in the Forest Park Heights Historic District, sell their home quickly, over-asking and with a smooth offer-to-closing experience.

Selling to a veteran with a VA loan, this home passed the VA appraisal smoothly, with just one adjustment necessary (a handrail in the bulkhead). The listing agent referred a historic-sensitive handyperson quickly and facilitated a flawless installation.

We help sellers sell for the highest price, in the fastest timeline, with the smoothest experience. Experience the Swallow Real Estate difference.

07/15/2026

Gotta love that Springfield’s Mayor Sarno still clips out news articles and sends them to residents. My sellers at the William McKnight House received this letter from Mayor Sarno about coverage of their listing in MassLive / The Republican in print. Such a quaint gesture by our mayor in the fourth largest city in New England.

Big ups to the City of Springfield, MA for such class! 📝💌📫

07/07/2026

The crown jewel of McKnight Historic District—the William McKnight House—is on market, seeking its next steward. We’re honored to be representing this historic listing, and to see it covered in MassLive!

After 30 years of meticulous restoration, the William McKnight House showcases hand-carved fretwork, five fireplaces, coffered ceilings and gardens that create a serene oasis in the city's historic garden district.

07/06/2026

Our listing at 1176 Worthington Street, Springfield was photographed by historical photographer Jason Baker Photography this weekend. Look at how he stunningly captures architectural detail and lifestyle elements. Beautifully executed. This home is still seeking its next steward—reach out if that could be you!

06/30/2026

Enchanted to see MassLive’s take on what’s special about the William McKnight House in McKnight Historic District. Well-done,Heather Morrison, on pointing out all of these beautiful details!

Reach out if you’d like to tour 1176 Worthington Street, Springfield. The home is awaiting its next steward!

06/27/2026

OFFER ACCEPTED in West Suffield, CT! Congratulations to Erica Swallow's buyers on a winning bid right out of the gate, cancelling Open House on this competitive listing. Dream home unlocked!

06/23/2026

JUST LISTED! Built in 1890, the William McKnight House is the namesake and crown jewel of the McKnight Historic District, built for and by the developer of the neighborhood. Situated between Thompson Triangle park and landscaped Dartmouth Terrace, the property is an oasis in Springfield's garden district, with winding, established gardens of its own. With 4,565 sqft of living space, this historic 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 5-fireplace, 2-car carriage house home is generously and luxuriously appointed. This home has it all: hardwood, marble, and tile floors; coffered, vaulted, and textured paper maché ceilings; pocket doors; French doors; an original tin ceiling in the butler's pantry; hand-carved fretwork and fireplace mantles; leaded glass; built-ins; Dutch entry door; wrap-around piazza; second-floor balcony. A remodeled kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry exits off to relaxing back porch, into large, fenced-in yard. The home has multiple remodeled bathrooms, featuring marble floors, marble surrounds, ceramic subway tiles, towel warmers, radiant heat flooring, and so many other luxurious finishes. This historic treasure is a must-see. See you at Open House!

OPEN HOUSE:
📅 Sun 6/28, 10:00-11:30am
📍 1176 Worthington St, Springfield, MA 01109
☎️ 413.314.3383‬‬ (listing agent Erica Swallow)