Sixteen Acres, 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:
70
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/ 2
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:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
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:
$187,500
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Spacious 7 room, 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, vinyl-sided cape in a great neighborhood. Upgrades include newer roof, replacement windows, gas furnace, electric panel. Hardwood floors throughout. Large fenced in backyard with brick patio and shed.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$186,900
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Count the extras! Newer roof, vinyl siding and replacement windows highlight this grand colonial located on one of Springfield's most desireable streets.Updated kitchen features newer cabinets, island and beautiful hardwood flooring. Large living room boasts beautiful fireplace, hardwoods and french door to four season sun room. Hardwoods throughout all 4 second floor bedrooms. Nice updated bath. Exterior amenities include fenced in rear yard, plus shed and hot tub to remain. Motivated seller!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$144,500
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$162,000
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Tastefully renovated 4/5 bedroom home with many fabulous upgrades. New heating system, new bathroom and kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and much more. Freshly painted throughout house. This is a must see. Agent is related to seller.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Absolutely Wonderful Home on private, end of cul-de-sac lot in area of beautiful homes. Gorgeous Family Room w/cathedral ceiling, skylight & fireplace, Large Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining & Living Rooms, Huge Master Bedroom w/his&hers closets, Nice 3-Season Porch overlooks Lndscaped Fenced Yard w/ Deck and Patio. Central Air (New AC), Central Vac, Beautiful newer Hardwood Floors through 1st Floor, New siding, new roof & exterior doors & screens! 2 Car Garage w/ storage, Walk-out bsmt & more
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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Relax on this 578 sq ft deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped private oasis, with build in gas grill! Vinyl sided, 8 4oom, 3 bedroom Ranch with central air, as well as 2 wall units (before central a/c was added) Large family room with gas fireplace overlooks deck on side and back. Shed and inground sprinkler system, (separate meter) with oversized 1 car garage. Updated kitchen and bathroom, all neutral colors thru out. Hardwood floors in formal living room and all 3 bedrooms.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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Here we have a beautiful duplex located in a private discrete location in 16 acres. Both units recently underwent a modest remodel, even though this house is still in the young years of it's life! Great owner occupant or great cash flow.Move fast ladies and gentleman this will not last.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$158,900
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One of the most desirable areas of Springfield. The owner purchased this home 10 years ago.At that time put on a 30 yr roof and furnace - central a/c -Converted to gas -Oak kitchen 9 years old all updated. The owner of this home is a building contractor - Home is in great condition - Two coats of new paint to the exterior and interior presently being done.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$45,000
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APPROVED Nice level deep lot on side street in desirable section of Sixteen Acres area of Springfield. Lot is rectangular shaped, suitable for single family home. Public water and sewer as well as other utilities at site. Nice neighborhood. Lot is ready to build. Buyer to verify with town as to intended use.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$45,000
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APPROVED Nice level deep lot on side street in desirable section of Sixteen Acres area of Springfield. Lot is rectangular shaped, suitable for single family home. Public water and sewer as well as other utilities at site. Nice neighborhood. Lot is ready to build. Buyer to verify with town as to intended use.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$155,000
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Charming cape with many upgrades. l NEW Kitchen,. NEW Bath and a half. ,,,NEW roof, NEW carpets upstairs. NEW windows, NEW vinyl siding, NEW driveway, NEW walkways and brick steps. Covered porch with ceiling fan to enjoy all summer.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$149,900
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Pretty Pleasing is this well maintained one owner vinyl sided ranch situated on a beautiful landscaped yard located in one of the most desirable areas of Sixteen Acres near schools & shopping. You must get the inside story of this deceiving ranch that has been lovingly cared for. You'll fall in love with the expansive kitchen w/large dining area, easy care laminate "wood-look" flrng, open to the spacious livrm, generous bedrms, central air, part finished recrm in basement,roof approx 10 yrs old.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$189,900
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Located on one of Spfld's sought after streets, this charming colonial, sparkles & shines. Wonderfully bright w/ many updates including, kitchen w/ new countertops, recessed lighting, counter seating, ceramic tile and maple cabinetry. Add to this hardwood floors throughout, a freshly painted interior and exterior, sprinkler system, replacement windows and newer landscaping (all APO) a sun porch and spacious deck overlooking large flat backyard and you have a must see! A pleasure to show!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$114,500
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A condo with a view! Whether inside or relaxing on your balcony, enjoy the peace and tranquility that comes when you gaze over the pond watching the ducks frolic. Total cosmetic update - just freshly painted and newly carpeted in April 2012, this unit is in move-in condition. Kitchen has new quartz counters with stainless steel sink. Heating and AC replaced in August 2009. New laundry appliances 2008. Enjoy having a pool, tennis courts and club house with none of the headaches of maintenance.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$173,900
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Beautiful home right out of Pottery Barn with loads of charm and character. You'll love coming home to this bright-n-cheery Colonial offering Brazilian cherry floors, lg country kitchen w/high end stainless steel appls, front-rear living room w/fireplace; french doors to sunporch and amazing backyard. A lovely formal dining room and half bath complete this level. Upstairs you'll find a master bedroom fit for royalty w/2 lg closets; 2 other bedrooms and charming bathroom. Make this one yours!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$148,000
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I'M BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND READY TO MOVE INTO! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. The full dormer makes the 2 bedrooms upstairs huge! The 1st floor has newer hardwood floors in dining room, living room, and bedroom. Updates include Hardwood floors 2004, Basement finished 2007, Kitchen updated 2009, new windows 2010 (APO). Basement includes family room & a game room for playing pool & entertaining. Roof was just power washed and treated to remove the dark spots! Check out the before & after pictures!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$215,000
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Three bedroom, 2 full bath colonial on dead end street is less than 10 years old. Home has central air, fenced yard, garage, large bedrooms, hardwood floors and much more. Good size kitchen with island, oak cabinets, ceramic floors and slider to deck overlooking fenced yard. First floor laundry, dual gas heat zones and central air. Check out large basement with lots of potential.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$214,400
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Open living in this three bedroom sided colonial. Large lot, attached garage, central air, freshly painted and a part finished basement. This home is on the cul-de-sac so there is plenty of parking.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$139,999
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Enjoy living in Sixteen Acres in this 7 room Cape in move-in condition. Living room has fireplace & bay window. Kitchen w/appliances, dining room , many beautiful wood floors and painted walls. Game room w/bar in basement. Newer roof, thermo windows. Oversized 1 car garage & deck in nice private yard near all amenities.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$178,900
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Beautiful!Great area!Built in 87,so no lead paint worries.Spacious col offers 7 rms,3 bedrm,diningrm,famrm,2&1/2 baths&garage.Extra large kitchen is open to fam rm w/ newer slider to deck.Finished room in basement has closet&full bath w/shower.Newer carpet/livrm,dinrm,stairs,2nd flr hallway&masterbedrm.Newer hot water tank.NEWER ROOF!Nearly entire interior freshly painted.Newer fence surrounds lovely,backyd.Cul de sac!Seller to give $2000 credit for buyers closing costs!HOME WARRANTY!
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