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The City of Holyoke is located by the Connecticut River where the first of several dams was constructed in 1848 to take advantage of a 57-foot drop in the river level. The water power created by the dam was transferred to new industrial sites along 7.5 miles of hand dug canals. At one point, more than 25 paper mills were in operation in Holyoke, annually producing the greatest tonnage of paper of any city in the world. Although only one company continues to manufacture paper, the dam, canals and much of the industrial and commercial architecture remain intact.
Owing to the city's excellent location at the junction of Routes I-90 and I-91, the reuse of many buildings has proved to be economically feasible. The game of volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at the Holyoke YMCA and the city is rightly claimed to be the "Birthplace of Volleyball". Recreational attractions include the Volleyball Hall of Fame, the Wistariahurst Museum and the Children's Museum, and Holyoke Heritage State Park where the former Mt. Park Merry-Go-Round is permanently housed. The State Park also hosts "Celebrate Holyoke", an annual three-day event which brings visitors from around the region to enjoy nationally known performers. Residents feel Holyoke is rightfully described as "The Best City by a Dam Site."
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
168 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
169 |
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8th Grade Math: |
186 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
189 |
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8th Grade Science: |
187 |
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4th Grade Math: |
237 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
237 |
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Spending/Student:
$9,872
Average SAT scores:
1430
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.4 to 1
Community
Population:39,737 Median Income in town: $37,235 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 70.7 / 1,000
Violent: 12.1 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
6
/ 0
/ 3
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $169,500
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $163,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 4%
Avg single family tax bill:
$0
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
96
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
97
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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Let the light shine in!! Bright and airy kitchen with skylights and garden window and living room with new picture window! Hardwood floors throughout! Many updates have been done in the past 10 years to include roof, driveway, updated 100 amp electrical panel, gutters, boiler and hot water converted to natural gas! Brand new concrete walkway and steps welcome you in to this wonderful home! One car attached garage. Low maintenance yard. Great location minutes from major routes. Call NOW!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$219,900
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This home is simply one of the nicest multi families you will ever see. Brick and aluminum sided exterior. Central air conditioning all three floors. Beautiful woodwork and hardwood floors. Large spacious apartments. Two car garage. Newer roof and updated utilities. Third floor studio apartment. Long term tenants. Owner occupied and lovingly maintained by the same family since 1965. A great house on a convenient street in Oakdale with easy highway access. A home to be proud of! Call today!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$153,500
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Attractive & well maintained classic Oakdale area Colonial with many interesting & custom features for comfort & value. Has plush wall-to-wall carpet over mixed finished hardwood & wood flrs, fireplace, french doors, new (May '12) circuit breaker service, newer heating & superstore hot water system, delightful enclosed(6x23) front porch, garage & nice yard. All appliances & air conditioners included. Natural gas line stub in basement. Convenient location & available immediately. A must see!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$162,900
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OLD TIME CHARM ALONG WITH UPDATES MAKE THIS COLONIAL HOME AN ANSWER TO YOUR HOUSING NEEDS~~ENTRY w/AIR LOCK~~LR w/FP~~LGE DR~~UPDATED KITCHEN w/ACCESS BUTLER'S PANTRY w/DISHWASHER~~APPLIANCES REMAIN~~MUD ROOM~~2ND FLR, 3 AMPLE BRS, BATH, HOME OFFICE OR WALK IN CLOSET, ACCESS TO ATTIC STORAGE~~HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING KITCHEN~~NEWER CB'S~~BOILER~~WATER HEATER~~2 CAR GARAGE~~EASY ACCESS TO MAJOR HWYS~~~~DON'T MISS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS PROPERTY~~~~
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$110,000
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Lots of space!!! This old style home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and has 2676 square feet of living area. It has newer insulated windows, nice hardwood floors throughout the house, a working fire place, all original wood work, and much more. It?s a must see! Call and make your appointment today.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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Walk to the parade or watch the road race from the end of your street with this fantastic Oakdale Colonial !!! This spacious home features large rooms, hardwood floors throughout, gas fireplace, built ins, updated kitchen w pantry & newer bath, large screened in porch. Large back yard with custom patio & above ground pool. Newer windows, circuit breakers, furnace, & 1 car garage. Last house on a dead end street with a wooded backyard! Motiviated seller!! Bring Offers!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$215,000
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Unique offering with this large Victorian style home in prime Northampton St.(Rte 5) Overlay Business District. Currently divided & used as 5 family w/3 one bdrm units on 1st level, 1 two bdrm & 1 one bdrm/studio units on 2nd level. Enormous potential for use as Grand Single or possible professional office. Has finished bsmt w/laundry, exytra 3/4 bth & storage bins, huge walk-up attic, & paved regular & front circular driveways/parking. Also listed as Multi-FamMls # 71198379 Commercial #71198616
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$215,000
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Large Victorian now used as 5 family, but has excellent potential as Grand Sngle or possible professional use. Terrific Northampton St.(Rte 5) location in Overlay Business District. Interesting offering, many custom features, finished bsmt w/laundry/bath/storage bins, huge attic, newer roof/windows, vinyl siding, paved circular & regular driveways, round open & enclosed front porches & more. Great opportunity for income & mix use. Also listed as Single MLS #71196593 & Commercial #71198616.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$209,900
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