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Northampton

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: 8 / 4 / 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:

$550,000

Striking, spacious New England Farmhouse beautifully situated on a 2-acre lot with great natural beauty and privacy. A quiet haven with large trees, ideal gardening sites, and minutes from Musante Beach, bike path and Leeds School. Dozens of windows provide lovely sunlight and vistas. Bedrooms are generous and beautiful hardwood floors run throughout. 2 1/2 bay garage with workshop/studio and full second floor space. Includes potential additional building lot. 10 minutes to downtown N'ton.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$998,000

This privately set residence with sophisticated elegance will enhance your casual living or grand entertaining. Generous floor plan with great flow and all the amenities you desire. The master bedroom suite is unparalleled with its magnificent mahogany bath and two dressing rooms. The bonus room enjoys its own wing and full bath, making it extremely versatile as a studio, guest suite or home office. You will not find a home better suited to living life joyfully.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$239,000

Affordable 2 family on a quiet dead end street in Leeds with a fabulous backyard overlooking the Mill River. Owners unit has living room with a cathedral ceiling and 2 full baths! Both units have their own decks and the front unit has a charming front porch. Separate utilities. This property is great for either an owner-occupied or investment buyer. Lovely street, walk to Musante Beach, Leeds School and the bike path and trails.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$239,900

Adorable and affordable! Upgraded windows throughout, new bamboo floor in living, laminate floor in bedroom. New vinyl floor in kitchen with gas stove, newer fridge. First floor laundry. Bedroom has 2 closets and new laminate floor. Bathroom has been upgraded, as has the enclosed porch. Very nice landscaped yard with some stonework that is just lovely. Downstairs, there are 3 rooms and a 3/4 bath. Everything is in great shape. Wood stove in living room, with gas hook up for gas fireplace  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$224,000

Lovely, sunny, and quiet, this well-insulated 2 Bedroom, 1 ½ Bath Condo with finished basement and attached garage is close to a walking trail to Look Park. Enjoy free summer concerts and a Florence Farmer's Market nearby in the town center. Golf for your summer pleasure is just steps away.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$109,000

Wonderful garden style condo at Yankee Hill. Great front corner unit, nice and bright with east and south exposure. Located on the middle level, the large open dining/living room has a large 3 panel atrium door that accesses a covered balcony. Large master bedroom has double closets and private ½ bath, good sized 2nd bedroom. The condo has a separate laundry and pantry off the kitchen. Nice open layout, and close to Rt 9, Bike Trail, Leeds School, and Musante beach. Easy to show.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$105,000

Nice condo with nice balcony. Garden style unit in nice shape. Sunny and bright ready to move into. 1.5 baths. Laundry in unit. Close to bike trail and Leeds School. Bus route just a few minutes away. Golf course approx. 1 mile up rt. 9.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$449,000

MOTIVATED SELLERS! Perched on a hill overlooking the private, dead-end road is this exceptional home, where all bedrooms are on the same level. The new sun filled in-law suite above the garage can also be an ideal studio or home office. 2.75 acres of privacy, yet only minutes to Northampton Center, Community Farm, Look Park and the bike path. Newer roof (2008) and kitchen appliances, hardwood floors, fully insulated by Cozy Home. Plenty of room for animals, perhaps even a horse!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$429,000

A gracious family home in Leeds, this 3 bedroom Gambrel has been well maintained and updated; a good working kitchen with room for guests to gather, formal dining, fireplace in the living room, large master suite with skylit bath and a study, plus a cherry wood paneled family room in the basement with wood stove and slider to a patio. Many windows have been updated, newer leaf-guard gutters and an alarm system; one-car attached garage + a detached 2-car garage with storage; extra land included.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$239,000

Fabulous Leeds townhouse condo with style & flair! Upgraded kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances. Open floorplan, sunny living room leads to composite deck. 2 BRs upstairs, each w/ own bathroom w/granite counters & walk in closets. Convenient location, abutting conservation land, close to Look Park& Leeds bike path. 2nd floor laundry room. Available furnished, inventory of items available attached to this listing. LOW CONDO FEES & UTILITIES!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$164,900

YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO CONSIDER THIS ONE if location is a primary consideration! Sturdy 3 bedroom ranch with mudroom, 2 car garage and vine covered back deck. Main road for commuting ease, Leeds school, Look Park, and Musante Beach a stone's throw away. Great potential for a comfortable little house. Siding, roof, windows by Corbett Window Co.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$595,000

This new four bedroom home to be built by Wright Builders can be yours, and you can be part of the choices if you act quickly. Energy star 3.0 features and quality construction throughout.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$169,100

Come pick out your building site in this exciting new neighborhood abutting 40+ acres of conservation land with direct access to the bike trail from each lot. Walk or ride right out your back door. Close to Look Park, Musante Beach, Lilly Library, Florence and Northampton centers. Public water/sewer, gas, underground utilities, cable and phone connections are available.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$479,900

On 19 hilltop acres overlooking the Pioneer Valley, this post & beam contemporary has an open floor plan to maximize views. 1rst floor interior features include spacious living room with fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen with fireplace, bedroom with loft, full bath, and master bedroom with full bath. A loft-style 3rd bedroom overlooking the living room. Laundry is on the 1st floor leaving the full basement for workshop/storage. Attached 2-car heated garage, wraparound deck.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$135,000

Saw Mill Hill, Northampton's newest sub-division in Leeds. Three lot sub-division with common drive. All lots with public sewer, private water. Elevated site with cleared building circle  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$135,000

Saw Mill Hill, Northampton's newest sub-division in Leeds. Three lot sub divison with common drive. All lots with public sewer, private water. Elevated site with cleared builidng circle.  






 

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