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Northampton is a lively, diverse community located in the heart of the Five College Area of the Pioneer Valley. Home to Smith College, Northampton also serves as the county seat of Hampshire County.  It is located at the intersection of a major east-west highway which links Amherst and the University of Massachusetts with the hilltowns to the west, and the north-south corridor of Route 91. 


Calvin Coolidge once served as mayor, while the city's first woman mayor, the Honorable Mary Ford, was elected in 1991;  and today, Mary Claire Higgins serves as mayor.   Residents see Northampton as both traditional and innovative.  Several village centers provide focal points for outlying residential areas while the downtown is alive days and evenings with a wide selection of restaurants, coffee and ice-cream shops, theaters including the only municipally owned theater in the state, clubs featuring an array of music, street musicians and a Center for the Arts. 


All of this provides a perfect atmosphere for strolling, area. The city also offers strong municipal programs in education, recreation, public safety and public works.  It is known for its energy conservation program and its initiative to improve handicap access to downtown establishments.  


The community has a strong and diverse economic base consisting of a resilient retail and commercial sector, a manufacturing sector which shows a mixture of traditional operations (wire protrusion, plastic molding) and innovative ones (production of heat sensing devices) and a large institutional base which includes county services, three hospitals and Smith College. The vibrant small city atmosphere of the community is enhanced by rich natural resources, which include the Connecticut River, agricultural and conservation lands and the Acadia Wildlife Sanctuary.  


Residents believe Northampton has a rich history and are confident that its future which will be built on its diverse population base, solid economic base and abundant resources.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

58  

 

10th Grade Eng:

75  

 

8th Grade Math:

107  

 

8th Grade Eng:

117  

 

8th Grade Science:

85  

 

4th Grade Math:

190  

 

4th Grade Eng:

200  

 

Spending/Student:

$7,995

Average SAT scores:

1645

Student/Teacher Ratios:

13.2 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:28,411 Median Income in town: $57,801 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

824

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 36.9 / 1,000
Violent: 2.3 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 18 / 1 / 1

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$266,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$258,250

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

3%

Avg single family tax bill:

$3,300

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

N/A

Subway info:

N/A

Bus lines:

N/A

Miles to Boston:

105

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

107

Rail time to Boston:

N/A

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$253,000

Meticulously maintained spacious ranch on private 1/2 acre lot. One owner. Hardwood floors, beautiful stone patio to relax on. 3 bedrooms, walk through closet. Bright living room, open family room with raised hearth fireplace, dining area and open eat-in kitchen. Buderus furnace provides for low monthly heating cost. Gorgeous yard. You will always feel welcome in this home. Make it yours today!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$235,000

LIVE WITH INTENTION! Enjoy living sustainably at Pathways Cohousing while participating in community activities. Energy efficient spacious 1BR home offering significant PV savings. Common House provides great room/professional kitchen for large gatherings plus guest rooms & additional rooms for other activities. Situated for serene woodsy view & individual privacy, yet connected to neighbors w/front porch along pedestrian way, discover the richness of community often missing in today?s society.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$759,000

Energy-efficient, solar-sited Southwestern style contemporary home, universal design provides full accessibility & aging-in-place. Open concept design, w/4000 sqft living space features super-insulated, Blue Max Construction (R-50) walls, new propane furnace, full house air exchange, central air, radiant heat, emergency generator & central vac. 860sqft in-law apartment, fireplace in great room, tile & wood floors, oversized 2-car garage. Fabulous sunroom w/fireplace views of gardens. 4.2 Acres.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$389,000

Newer construction, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, family style home in Florence Village Ctr. This is a place you'll love living in with the open kitchen overlooking the family room, this home is especially set up for entertaining. A first floor laundry makes for easy day to day living. Large master bedroom and master bath on 2nd floor and a large 4th bedroom/office is a real bonus too. Built by respected local builder, John Zeminski only 10 years ago, you'll love the attention to detail found throughout.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$495,000

Enjoy the seclusion this contemporary offers with over 3 acres located on a cul-de-sac of fine homes. Nature revealing itself through expansive windows in every room, enjoy the fireplace in the living room and family room. Entertaining is easy, from the kitchen with breakfast bar to stepping outside on the stone patio to grill. Retreat from inside/out to your private balconies overlooking the woods. Two master bedrooms, one with separate entrance currently used as studio suite.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$534,000

Less than 10 mins from downtown this bright 2456 sf, 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, move-in ready home is nestled on a cul-de-sac off Greenleaf Drive, in a highly desirable neighborhood in Florence. With many large windows, this home is bathed in natural light and has many desirable features including central a/c, hardwood maple floors, an updated kitchen, (granite/stainless), a large artfully designed bonus room, as well as a beautiful and private yard, room sizes approx. Induction Cooktop, Built-in Oven  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$395,000

This 4 BR Victorian home w/fabulous light offers exquisite detail. a wonderful floor plan, new eat in gourmet kitchen w/ pantry, maple cabinets, stainless appliances and stunning granite counters. New bathrooms. Beautiful floors. Dining room has pressed tin ceilings, tiffany style lamp & window bay. Wonderful porch. Home refurbished from top to bottom--beautiful slate roof, new wiring, new plumbing, insulation, fresh paint inside & out & more. Easy to maintain yard w/sunny garden space.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$275,000

Very rare opportunity to buy an open, cleared, commercial lot in the center of Florence. This could be the only open lot left in the commercial district. Zoned General Business allows for all or many options, such as a combination of office and residential condo space. Presently defined by a fence. Assessed value is based on a larger lot from which this part is a subdivision. Seller reserves the right to review any development plans.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$115,000

Emerson Way is Northampton's newest neighborhood. 55 lot subdivision on 58 acres with 33 acres of "open" land. On one of the only remaining large parcels of land in town, conveniently located only 2 miles to the center of town. All lots have city sewer & natural gas, & in the first phase, city water. The land is high & dry with good solar exposure, & is lightly wooded with deciduous trees. The lots are on a loop of road with a sidewalk. Kohl Construction will build or choose your own builder.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$295,900

Very Hip Contemporary Cape and in naturalized setting. Plenty of room for kids to play and serious gardners to embellish the yard. This house features an oversized family room with cathedral ceilings .Cedar wrap around deck. Features bedroom and 1/2 bath on 1st floor. Bathroom meets dimensionals to add a full tub/shower unit. Central AC,gas heat. Well proportioned rooms afford flexible floorplan and vinyl siding lowers maintenance. New skylights second floor.This is NOT your typical cape  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$599,000

Fabulous Florence Victorian with 2 legal rental units. Large flat yard, 2-car garage and 3-car garage for additional rental income. Separate utilities. Central AC and new high efficiency gas heat in owner's unit. Fireplace and custom kitchen with red birch cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances in OU. Separate owner and tenants basement area, front and rear porches. Walk up attic with potential 4th BR in OU is unheated. First floor laundry and a easy walk to village center!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$141,900

Don't miss this affordable Cape with four bedrooms. Very convenient to shops and highways. SOLD AS IS. ALL OFFERS MUST HAVE A PREAPPROVAL/PROOF OF FUNDS. ALL PURCHASE AND SALES MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN 48 HOURS WITH NO CHANGES. VERY EASY TO SHOW.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$469,900

Lovely 4 bedroom contemporary farmhouse in desirable Northampton Neighborhood with many great features. 1st floor has oak floors and high ceilings, spacious eat-in kitchen, laundry room, formal dining room, half bath, and living room with gas fireplace. Lower Level finished Walk-out basement adds an additional 900 square feet with 3/4 bath. Home is situated on large lot surrounded by conservation land with fenced in backyard with large storage shed and custom playhouse.  Priced for quick sale.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$729,900

Don't miss this house! 2 1/2 acres in Florence, private & treed. 5 garage bays, detached garage with unfinished 2nd story space for in-law, nanny or business! Custom built fountain, iron gates at entrance, above ground heated pool with custom, comoposite decking, sprinklers, play yard. Interior has 4 BR's, 2 1/2 BTHS, 1st floor master suite, granite tops and 42" kitchen cabinets, custom built cherry shelving in office, soaring ceilings in living room, and so much more! Call list agent to see!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$385,000

"Extremely Desirable" and charming Florence Village location is just the begining of what this tastefully renovated contemporary home has to offer. This is a sparkling clean property with an open floor plan,livingroom with fireplace and a bright spacious heated sunroom.Additional features include New hardwood floors throughout,New gas boiler,granite counters and fresh paint inside and out. All this and more situated on a flat 1/2 acre lot.This is a "Must See"  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$339,000

Privacy with a great location. This 6 room Colonial is situated on 2+ acres and conviently located minutes to RT 9,I-91 and downtown Northampton. Detached 2 car garage,fireplace,hardwood floors and a oversized deck are some of the features.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$237,900

EASY TO ENJOY! You'll always know where your kids are this summer....in the backyard enjoying the inground pool! Worry-free outdoor play space in the enclosed yard while you keep a watchful eye from the kitchen window or deck overlooking your own at-home getaway. This bi-level beauty provides space for the growing family with living/family rooms and full bath on each level. Just a minute or two from downtown Northampton, sidewalks all the way!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$89,900

 



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$659,900

Quality Custom Contemporary, 10 Rm, 4 Brs and 3.5 baths with attached 3 car garage; 1.49 landscaped acres on a cul-de-sac in a quiet location close to downtown Noho and Florence. Kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, open to a Great Room with cathedral ceilings and Goshen stone fireplace. Master bedroom suite with master bath and french doors to a private patio. Laundry room, half bath along with another BR or den/office. Second floor has 2 BR's, loft reading area. Fin Fam Rm in basement .  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$125,000

In-town building lot with sewer, water and gas. Easy walk to middle school, Look Park, and downtown Florence.  






 

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