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Hampden is a small country town captured by the gentle hills and sloping mountains that surround it. The Scantic River meanders through town and brings reminiscences of the old plowshops, tanneries and blacksmith shops that once edged its shores. The Historical Society, housed in Old Academy Hall, displays the Sunday-go-to-Meeting clothes, diaries and yellowed letters that tell poignant stories of those who once called Hampden home.
Today, new homes dot the hillsides but the population has hovered under 5,000 for many years. This is due in part to its topography and in part to its wetlands, and it is this very feature that has brought to Hampden the Audubon Society's Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, built around the former home of Thornton W. Burgess, well-known storyteller and author of children's nature books. Young people are very important to Hampden and the town's schools reflect that fact
Hampden has a volunteer fire department, a town meeting form of government with three elected selectmen, a small post office where people call each other by name and residents or visitors can walk its unsidewalked roads at any hour in complete safety and without fear. All in all, town residents feel it is a place one is reluctant to leave in the morning and relieved to find waiting at the end of the day. Hampden, its citizens feel, is changing yet changeless, quiet yet alert, remembers its past yet ensures its future. The town is a true bit of Americana, residents feel, an oasis in a driven world.
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School System Info
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Spending/Student:
$7,462
Average SAT scores:
1536
Student/Teacher Ratios:
15 to 1
Community
Population:5,305 Median Income in town: $80,318 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 8.3 / 1,000
Violent: 1.7 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
37
/ 6
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $280,956
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $240,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 15%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,853
Transportation
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Miles to Boston:
86
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
97
Rail time to Boston:
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$320,000
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Spacious but cozy feel, this log home is a treasure that does not come along very often. Walking across a rustic farmers porch, enter into LR featuring cathedral beamed ceilings, sky lights + stone hearth/chimney for wood/coal stove. Master BR, full bath, kitchen, DR + mudroom round out 1st floor. Open stairs + loft area await you upstairs w/ 3 bedrooms + 1/2 bath. The walk out basement has high ceilings suitable for finishing. Car buffs or those needing a work shop will delight in 3 car garage!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$329,900
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Wonderful spacious family home. 5 bedrooms 2.5 baths Large eat-in kitchen all appliances included. Formal dining rm,and living rm. Family rm /fireplace and bar plasma TV on wall stays. sliders to patio and pool. Garden shed and small barn. 2 car attached garage. All set on a lovely corner 1.47 acre lot. This a great home for entertaining and raising a family. Convenient location near the E. Longmeadow line.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$224,900
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Great home for entertaining living room and dining room run front to back of the home, kitchen with skylight flows into the family room, not one but two levels of decking for those summer barbeques. Two finished rooms in the basement offer extra living space. A large front porch for enjoying the country atmosphere. The skylights bring tons of natural light in for brighter rooms a must see.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,900
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This lovely 6 room 3 bed 2 bath cape with a fabulous IN-LAW apartment is connected by a center foyer. The apt has2 beds and 1 bath with open floor plan living, dining and kitchen. This home sits on a lovely 1 acre lot-much privacy and wonderful for multi generation family There were many up dates done since 2006 when the in-law apartment was built.Both units connect to the basement by the center foyer and the laundry area is located between the 2 units.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Desireable cul-de-sac right off Main St. Pride of ownership is evident in this well-cared for Cape. Watch sunsets from the front porch. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Huge shed & large private yard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$355,000
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Custom built beautiful,one owner spacious ranch.This home boasts a stepdown fam.room, double view fireplace,huge dining rm with cherry hardwood flooring.Formal living room,newly remodeled master bath, wonderful 1st fl newer laundry room. This custom ranch is surrounded by mountains and the Scantic River is on back of property...All set on over 7 acres of private property.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,299,900
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Iconic "Three Orchards "is a lovely country estate with 19.9 scenic acres,a separate guest h (832sq.ft) 61a designated land (tax benefit),big 3 stall/3car barn with office/tack rm,loft, pastures,fruit trees and 2 car garage with heated office, The property abuts 353 acres of Laughing Brook with deeded trail rights.This exquisite brick home offers a new designer kitchen,beautiful architectural details,excellent condition, unparalled views and is 24.4 miles to Bradley.It IS a wonderful lifestyle.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$174,900
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Nothing to do but move in! Meticulous and updated cape! Sits on a private lot! Very large front and back yard! Living room with beautiful bay windows, hardwood floors, recessed lighting. Updated kitchen is open to dining room with hardwood floors. Replacement windows throughout! Newer heating system, roof 2008 apo. New septic system/leach field! Partially finished basement to enjoy! Best value in town!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$394,900
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9 beautiful acres is the setting for this custom home. Sun filled kitchen with Granite counters opens to living room w/ fireplace and dining room. Relax or entertain on the deck or wrap around front porch. Master bedroom with bath and walk-in closet. Huge 2nd floor family room, great area for kids and adults, could be 4th BR. This home is quality built, not builders grade materials - masonry fireplace, solid wood doors, sprinkler system & more. Absolute move in condition - immaculate,Call.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$699,000
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Stunning design for this 4400 sq. ft. home in exclusive subdivision near E. Longmeadow and Wilbraham town lines. Situated on a beautiful 2 acre lot, the builder offers generous allowances and grand architectural details. First and second floor Master BR suites. Use this design or your own. Seller will sell cleared lot w/ improvements: , installed well, $25,000 of windows, 3C garage concrete poured, foundation (can be modified to suit your plan) & plans for this home for $249,000.Great oppty!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$249,000
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A rare opportunity for the last building lot in Hampden's premier subdivision. This lot comes with a foundation ( can be modified), building plans, well, and $25,000 of purchased windows. This high-end home is 4400 sq. ft. and is ready to be completed by the builder for $699,000 with hardwood, granite and generous allowances. Or finish it yourself and save $. See more information at MLS #71371858.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$216,400
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Located on over 4.5 acres, which includes a beautiful babbling brook to sip your morning coffee by, is this charming Cape home. Warm, inviting & spacious family room with a wood fireplace, a large bay window and gleaming hardwood flooring (also in both bedrooms). Eat in kitchen / dining room area. 2nd floor is ready to be finished, already studded and has rough plumbing for second bath as well. Two good sized bedrooms, new septic and leach field, new electrical panel. Walk out basement too!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$80,000
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This lot is perced, septic design, wetland deliniated and ready for you to build your dream home. Best use is with a walkout basement to work with contour of the land. Great view of East Brook-nice for someone to embrace nature and a home in the country!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$375,000
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Meticulous 1 owner Cape, with full dormer, in a very private, 5+ acre setting. Much updating throughout. HW in DR, LR, FM & upstairs foyer and hall. Ceramics in all bathrooms with laundry on 1st floor. New carpet in 3 bedrooms. Fourth bedroom over garage has it's own staircase; exit to exterior. Perfect for an in home business. Whole House Fan saves energy. Oversized 2car 28X28 & 1car under. New furnace 04. If you want peace and quiet, then this is the place for you! Must see!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$100,000
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Wonderful wooded lot suitable for a walkout lower level. Area of fine homes/farms. Nice Country Road-build your dream home here. Conservation papers, perc test info available. Babbling brook on property-great to enjoy nature
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$175,000
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COUNTRY SETTING. Built in 1995 - PRIVATE Ranch on over 3 Wooded Acres ? Close to Amenities yet location is a perfect spot to sit on the back deck + watch the wildlife/deer,birds and more! HWD Floors in 3BR + Tiled Fin.Bmt offers a woodstove that adds++ value. Nice quaint eat-in kit w/counter space is bright. Enjoy the Sunshine through the Sliders leading to the Comfortable/Relaxing Back Deck. HUGE 2-C Garage. Ready to Sell. OFFER NOW. Room Sizes are Approx.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$292,500
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Charming colonial, full renovation. Light open floor plan on first floor with beautiful windows and glass French doors, creating a bright and warm home. Beautiful wood flooring on both levels and the warmth of a wood stove give a modern New England feel to this gem. A summer porch, barn, covered bridge, and other out buildings offer endless outdoor entertainment.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$375,000
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NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET Beautiful Private Stately Colonial with Mt. Views From Your Wrap Around Porch. Lg Over Sized Garage Will Fit 3 Vehicles with Loft Above for Possible Studio. Breathtaking Grounds are Professional Landscaped. Large Open Remodeled Kitchen with Center Island, Gleaming Hardwood Floors Span the Home. Huge Bright Sunroom Great for Entertaining and Watching Nature. Cozy Living Room with Floor to Ceiling Windows and FP. Finished Lower Level, Walkup Expandable Attic
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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Great location for this 4 Bedroom Cape styled home on nice large private backyard. Eat in kitchen with knotty pine cabinets and tiled floor, large living room with fireplace, wood floors and bay window, wood floors in both of the1st floor bedrooms. The second floor bedrooms are good sized with huge walk in closets, space for future bathroom. Good sized patio area with a storage shed. Property is being sold as-is, this is not a bank owned home, title v failed, 4 bedroom septic design in hand.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$209,900
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This 7 room Cape-Cod home has Charm also views of rolling mountains - located on 1.16 Acre lot. - Private - nice setting - one year new septic system. Two-car garage, 4 Bedrooms - screened in porch Propane insert in the living room fireplace to remain.
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