Liberty Heights, Springfield
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The City of Springfield is a major urban industrial center of metropolitan status at the junction of regional routes between Boston and New York. The city lies in the Connecticut River Valley, and was originally settled as a private plantation of the Massachusetts Bay colony by William Pynchon in 1636. Commercial trade was the main business of the city from its earliest history, beginning with Pynchon's fur trading with the Indians.
Trading led to warehousing and increasing population spurred the establishment of a saw mill. A painful setback in development occurred in 1675, when raids during King Philip's war destroyed 45 of the 60 houses in the settlement, but the community recovered and the building of the county courthouse in 1723 and the U.S. Armory in 1794 boosted development. By 1820, Springfield's population of 3,914 made it the largest community in western Massachusetts. There were mills and cotton duck factories in town, but for 174 years, the armory remained the U.S. Army's primary design and production facility for small arms. This attracted skilled workers, among them inventor Thomas Blanchard who produced a steam motor carriage in 1826 and a steamboat on the river in 1828. David Ames established a paper mill and invented a cylinder paper machine in 1822, becoming the largest producer in the state.
The railroad arrived in the 1830's and the city became after 1859, the hub of rail lines. Iron works in Springfield built bridges, trusses, locomotives and railroad coaches. The Civil War brought "intense and concentrated prosperity" to the city, according to historians. The city produced ammunition, uniforms and swords and employment at the armory leaped from 200 to 2600 when the army's other armory at Harper's Ferry was lost to the South.
After the war, when many communities lost their industrial capacity, Springfield shifted to producing luxury and consumer goods such as parlor games, gold chains, ice skates and photo albums. Immigrants in the city came from Ireland, French Canada and Italy to work in diversified production of everything from lawnmowers to beer.
The auto industry began in Springfield when Charles and Frank Duryea built the first American car in 1893 and won the first auto race in the country in 1895. The motorcycle industry also began in Springfield in 1902. In 1900 there were over 500 plants in the city, 10% of all such facilities in the entire state. By the middle of the 20th century such companies as Westinghouse and Rolls Royce were located in Springfield, which remains in modern times a business and commercial hub of the area.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
172 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
172 |
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8th Grade Math: |
188 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
188 |
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8th Grade Science: |
181 |
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4th Grade Math: |
229 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
224 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,031
Average SAT scores:
1363
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.6 to 1
Community
Population:149,938 Median Income in town: $36,652 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 76.5 / 1,000
Violent: 19.2 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
23
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/ 12
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $129,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $129,900
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -1%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,347
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
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Bus lines:
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Miles to Boston:
92
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
94
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$140,000
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5 rm 3 br.,Ranch with large dining area located in a wonderful neighborhood. This home has a partially finished cellar w/new carpetig. Also a 1 car gar with a enclosed porch on side situated on a large lot. Lots of improvments have been done including a neww outside elec. service, brand new sump pump, gorgeous ceramic flooring, new berber carpeting, new woodwork, new soffit vents, attic comp. insulated,new appliances, interior all newly painted,a must to see. Easy to show
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$30,000
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Great location to build your investment property or single family home, close to all aminities.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$139,500
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Privacy in the city! Sparkling clean 3 BR, 2 bth Colinial w/ 3 wonderful porches, screened Gazebo,& parklike fenced yard- last house on the street! Property abutts rear of park- so walks and play are steps away!Vinyl sided, replacement windows, & 2004 roof on the house! Stove,fridge,washer,dryer,freezer,& gar fridge all remain. 5 AC units neg. Heated familyrm in basement and bath, perfect party space!!! Garage is sized for 2 cars but has 1 door/other side was workshop. A move in condition home!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$129,900
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All the major cost updates have been done: Roof, vinyl siding and gutters, electric panels, insulated windows and doors, boilers(GAS), hot water heaters(GAS). Spacious living and dining rooms with 3 bdrms each unit. Plenty of off street parking. Front and side fenced yard. Convenient to major highways and shopping.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$124,000
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Hola! Nicely maintained vinyl sided home. First floor offers eat-in kitchen with ceramic floor. Dining room with wood floors. Living room with fireplace for nice warm winter nights. Screened porch off living room. Bedroom and full bath. Second floor offers two bedrooms and half bath. Plenty of closet space and some built-ins. Updated roof, most windows, heat and hot water tank. All fenced-in with garage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$185,000
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Like new colonial in an established neighborhood! This is the definition of move-in condition. Enjoy the outdoors with a Farmer's porch in front and a back deck with spacious yard. This home boasts two and a half baths, central air, ceramic and hardwood flooring with ceiling fans. The programmable thermostat helps the already efficient gas furnace save you money. THIS IS A RANGE PRICED LISTING. SELLER WILL CONSIDER OFFERS IN THE RANGE OF $185,000-$210,000.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$109,000
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2 family great for first time buyer or investor.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$104,900
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Adorable 6 room cape you must see! Corner lot with lovingly landscaped backyard, perfect for outdoor living. Fully applianced eat-in kitchen. Beautiful built in china cabinets for the dining room. 3 Bedrooms, one with hardwood floors, and more hardwood under the rugs in the living and dining rooms. Partially finished basement, with 2 cedar closets. This cape is move in condition, and filled with so much charm. It is just waiting for someone to call it home once more.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$66,900
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Unique smaller two family that was originally converted from a single family colonial generations ago. 3/3 with each floor boasting a one bedroom apartment. One heating system services the entire house so new buyers may wish to split this up in the future. Natural Gas is available and already in the house. Priced to sell, but seller does not wish to take on any new updates so we are offering this home in "as is" condition. May not pass FHA due to electrical and some peeling paint on 2nd floor.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$110,000
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Welcome Home! Wow what a deal for this large and spacious home! There is plenty of space to spread out here with a large eat in kitchen, formal dinning room, cozy livingroom with french doors, foyer. Breezy enclosed porch. Mostly hardwood floors. Huge deck off the back and a great yard! All is well maintained, clean, modernized. Beautiful bathroom has newer tile and nice updates! 3-4 bedrooms and a walk-up attic. Move right in!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$132,900
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owner says sell, great multi family that produces good income. looking for a two family in a part of town that is close to shopping, on bus line. good rents and good tenant history, 5 rooms two bedroom one bath each unit, 2 car garage, seperate utilities. nice front porch
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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Looking for a gorgeous,very spacious home? Colonial w/ 6 rms 3-4 bedrms 2&1/2 (updated)baths & so much more! Large updated kitchen open to diningrm with French doors to livingrm. 2 nicely finished rooms in basement w/ newer carpet & full bath for an inlaw area or teen suite.3rd floor has 2 roughly finished rooms which could be 2 more bedrms.2 car garage is also a great feature! Pretty side street convenient to Bay State & Shriner's Hospital and highways.POSSIBLE RENT W/ OPTION TO OWN.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$139,900
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This 2 family is fully occupied and sale is subject to short sale approval
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$99,000
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Hola! Nice single family home. Offers large living room, dining area with built-ins and sliding doors to yard. Dining room or family room off kitchen. Home presently being used as two bedroom can be converted back to a three bedroom. Plenty of closet space. Updated windows. Partially finished basement with full bath, laundry area bedroom and storage room. Circuit breakers. Plus garage.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$159,000
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Recently renovated. Fully rented 2 apartments on 3 floors and separately rented double garage ($150/mo). Tenant pays all utilities including water and sewer. Can be owner occupied as their are no leases or purchased as an investment.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$149,900
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Wow nicely updated two family offers five rooms two bedrooms on each floor, mostly new replacement widows, shiny hardwood floors,vinyl siding, circuit breakers, in addition to a full inlaw unit on third floor. Which makes 2nd and 3rd floor 9 rooms 5 bedrooms 2 full baths. Easy to show text or email LA today.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$89,000
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Aluminum sided three family House has vinyl replacement windows, curcit breakers and modern Gas FWA in two apartments and natural woodwork. Two Car Garage with overhead doors. Seller wants to sell " as is " House has many improvements but needs mantenance. Good for an investor who has the ability to do some improvements. Could easily be three bedrooms in each apartment
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$142,900
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Spacious two family home now available. Each unit features open floor plan with living room dining room and eat in kitchen Two bedroom each. Fenced yard and off street parking. Lots to offer including walk up attic, storage shed and enclosed porch. Schedule your showing today.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$99,900
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Great price for a well kept home. Many new improvements have been done to this 6 room, 3 bedroom home. New roof (stripped) 2009 , added 1/2 bath to 1st floor, new circuit breaker box 4/09 , vinyl replacement windows, Weil McLain boiler 2006 (all APO). This home has 3 enclosed porches, a shed and a 1 car garage. It has a small yard but easy to care for. Book your appt to see it today!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$158,000
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A very spacious brick colonial which features 3 bedrooms/hardwood floors, newly remodeled bath/granite & c.tile, walk-up attic, remodeled kit & pantry/granite & c. tile, Dining Rm/hardwood & large Liv. Rm./hardwood. All newly painted & in move-in cond. Nice family home. Kitchen appliances negotiable. Motivated SELLER - bring in the offers! SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY.
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