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Belchertown, situated on Route 9 just ten miles southeast of Amherst, is the second largest town, in area, in Massachusetts. First settled in 1731, it is the perfect blend of a quaint old New England town and a modern bedroom community. Its striking town green, ringed with white churches and
colonial homes, is the site of band concerts, festivals and community activities throughout the year. The annual Belchertown Fair, one of the oldest continuously operated fairs in the country, takes place there each October.
Over a half-million visitors every year hike the trails and fish the waters of the Quabbin Reservoir. Five Connecticut River Valley towns were flooded in the 1930s to make way for this domestic-use reservoir, one of the largest and most spectacular in the country. Wildlife lovers flock there each winter to catch glimpses of the Quabbin's resident eagle population; they are also welcome at the state's McLaughlin Fish Hatchery just down the road, to learn about trout and salmon culture.
Residents feel that the jewel in Belchertown's crown is the Stone House Museum, a gracious 1827 stone structure containing period Connecticut Valley antiques and furnishings. Owned and operated by the Belchertown Historical Association, the museum is open two days a week from May through
October and hosts social and educational events throughout the year. Along with a traveler's own discoveries about scenic Belchertown, stone walls, ancient elms and maples and lovely homes can be found along the town's 180 miles of paved roads.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
68 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
59 |
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8th Grade Math: |
60 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
109 |
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8th Grade Science: |
58 |
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4th Grade Math: |
113 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
109 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,333
Average SAT scores:
1524
Student/Teacher Ratios:
17.4 to 1
Community
Population:13,971 Median Income in town: $55,647 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 10.4 / 1,000
Violent: 2.4 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
89
/ 19
/ 4
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $259,900
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $250,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 4%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,443
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
83
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
95
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$134,900
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Centrally located Condo close to bus route and amenities. Opportunity to live near in town location. No yard maintenance to worry about!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$400,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$260,000
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Completely private home within walking distance to town center. Open floor plan features spacious rooms, updated baths, and fresh paint throughout. There is new carpet in every bedroom and new light fixtures. Home office boasts it?s own fireplace and private entrance. Lower walk out level features a large family/playroom with a stone fireplace. Relax on the back deck or go for a stroll on the walking trails that await you just outside the back door.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$454,900
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Custom Built, Pristine Ranch w/ In-law Apartment on Estate Lot, 3.46 Secluded Acres, just over Amh/Belch. line, w/ Winter Views of Holyoke Range. 2597 SF (ADA specs), LR w/ gas stove, open concept 31x14 eat-in kitchen + fam. rm, 4 bedrms, 3.5 baths (incl. MBR w/ MBth) & @1000 SF Apt., 2 car garage. Touts cook's kitchen w/ commercial grade appliances (Gaggenau wall oven & dishwasher, Thermador gas stove, Sub-zero refrig.), expansive deck overlooking gardens, part. fin. basemt., back-up generator.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$125,000
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Beautiful well kept condo in private cul de sac in the center of Belchertown. Large rooms on both floors. Large front porch and small back deck. Full walk out basement that could easily be finished. Two deeded parking spaces plus guest parking is available. Income restrictions. Cats or small dogs allowed.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$229,900
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This appealing, spacious ranch has been meticulously cared for and is ready for a new family! Newer features include roof, siding, windows, doors, electrical, flooring, and driveway. The modern kitchen is open to the large dining room and has open stairway leading to extra living area in basement. Sliding glass doors lead to private deck, pool and patio on over an acre lot with shed. Easy access to Belchertown center and highway.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$231,000
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Newer construction & approved short sale. This spacious cape built in 2001 sits on a full wooded acre of land. The house features a walk out basement. Large open floor plan. Storage shed. Large front porch & deck. Minutes to Amherst.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$279,900
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Here's an Investment opportunity for owner occupied property in Belchertown. Close to the Center of town with easy access to the Bus Route. Both Units feature new replacement windows and newer composite decking (A.P.O.) Unit 2 has a brand new furnace (3/2012) as well as new super store water tank (3/2012), is fully applianced, and is in move in ready condition! Large yard with much privacy!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$309,900
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Meticulously maintained both inside and out, this one owner home will dazzle you! Great location, huge level yard that is very private. Inside you'll find it's nice open space while being able to walk out to a large enclosed deck. Great for entertaining or just enjoying the tranquility.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Great starter home with room to expand. Recently hooked up to town sewer. Spacious 2 bedroom with over sized 2 car garage connecting to enclosed breezeway. Huge yard with 2 great out buildings. Private deck off rear of house. New roof over garage and freshly painted exterior .
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$149,000
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Affordable & fun. Make this your starter home tucked away from the street guarded by wooded front yard. Great commuter location close to everything yet feels as if you escaped to your own mountain hideaway. New plumbing & hot water heater May, 2012. Possible special financing package for qualified owner occupied buyer creates wonderful opportunity to own rather than rent - call now!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$255,000
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Spacious 7 Room 4 bedroom 2 full baths Gambrel roof, Colonial, with open floor plan on first floor, surrounding a field stone fireplace. Box wood stove used for supplemental heat in winter (w/permit)... Wall to wall carpet over sub-flooring, vinyl flooring in kitchen and baths. Jennair range in kitchen. Dining area off kitchen and open to Living room. Sliders to large open deck over-looking private back yard. 2 car attached garage. One owner home.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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One of a Kind! Unique Contemporary situated on 3.69 acres of your own private retreat &only minutes from downtown. Multi-level half post&beam,half frame construction with a Loft.Many interesting features. Living rm. with a lrg.window,looking out to a wrap around porch.Brick floors through most of the 1st level.Quiet library rm. could be an office or a den.Extra rm. on 1st. flr perfect for a full size bath.Stunning oversize master bed with walk in closet and a master bath. Only mins to Mass Pike.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$59,900
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BUY AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE OR GET PRICING FROM OUR BUILDER. Quiet country setting of Turkey Hill area of Belchertown, only about 15 minutes away fromthe Mass. Pike or R91. Other lots available from 1-3 acres.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$64,900
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BUY AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE OR GET PRICING FROM OUR BUILDER. Quiet country setting of Turkey Hill area of Belchertown, only about 15 minutes away fromthe Mass. Pike or R91. Other lots available from 1-3 acres.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$69,900
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BUY AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE OR GET PRICING FROM OUR BUILDER. Quiet country setting of Turkey Hill area of Belchertown, only about 15 minutes away fromthe Mass. Pike or R91. Other lots available from 1-3 acres.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$64,900
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BUY AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE OR GET PRICING FROM OUR BUILDER. Quiet country setting of Turkey Hill area of Belchertown, only about 15 minutes away fromthe Mass. Pike or R91. Other lots available from 1-3 acres.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$335,000
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Custom built home with hardwood floors & open floor plan. Large living room with a wood stove insert, pellet stove in rec room heats the house, huge master bedroom, Jacuzzi tub & walk in closet. All baths have been updated. Above ground (100% chlorine free 2010), 3 season pool room. Goshen stone patio (2011) with fire pit, awesome entertaining area! Two car garage (new doors 2010) with a large workshop. In-ground sprinklers as well (new 2011). Laundry room with half bath. Quiet cul-de-sac.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$178,900
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Recently updated! 1st floor, large eat-in kitchen w/ newer appliances, living room, master bedroom, full bath & mudroom/laundry. Full bath & 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor. One w/ large walk-in closet. Private deck off kitchen. High-efficiency furnace w/ humidifier installed 12/2009. Large basement for storage. Beautiful in-ground community pool. Peaceful country setting, & conveniently on Route 9. Shops, schools, restaurants, Shops, schools, restaurants & Quabbin Reservoir nearby. Pet friendly!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$247,500
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Upgraded 4 Bedrm, 2 Bath Cape w/ 1 Car Garage on Private 2.56 Acres, 5 mins. to BLCH center. 2012 upgrades: all Harvey thermo-pane windows, new, quality vinyl siding, large mahogony deck off LR facing south, remodeled bathrms, newer appliances, 10 yr. roof. Other perks include: 1st level: open floor plan w/ oak & tile floor, multi-purpose 4th bedrm/office/playrm + bath & Vermont casting woodstove. Wonderful south facing backyard w/ above ground pool & storage shed for outdoor activities.
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