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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:
516
/ 51
/ 154
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:
$104,900
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Well maintained Colonial with 1 car Garage attached. Open floor plan, Family room has sliding door that leads to spacious exterior deck, over-looking private back yard. Kitchen includes Oak Cabinets and leads to dining area.. Living room has bow window overlooking front yard and formal dining room. Home has 3 bedrooms and a full bath on second floor. New gas heating system, insulated windows, sprinkler system covers front yard. Full basement with Bulk head door that opens to back yard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$182,900
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Brand New Home. House is framed and ready for viewing. This house is part of a new subdivison. Oak floors on entire first floor and ceramic tile in both full baths. Kitchen is loaded with cabinets and has granite counter tops. A wood deck on back of house is included. House shown is similar.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$44,900
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This Old Style home needs TLC but has a nice fenced back yard, sparate 1 car garage, wood flooring in interior and a larger sized kitchen. This house will easily qualify for a 203K loan and for a small amount of money you are a home owner! All offers subject to 3rd party approval and should be accompanied by POF or Bank Pre Qualification. Showings deferred until May 29.
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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:
$52,900
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The pipes are gone but this house has great potential. Located at the single family end of Commonwealth, cosmetic repairs and updates will quickly raise the value. Do it yourself and save. It is also approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing letting you borrow the funds to buy and to update and for only 3% down! Deck off the dining room is also a surprise.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$154,900
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Pick Me!! This fabulouse 7 room 4 bedroom home with 1 1/2 bath is priced to sell! Spacious, sunny remodled kitchen boasts beautiful granit counters and undermounted sink, brand new cabinets, new tile floors and stainless appliances. Hardwoods just refinished, fresh paint, and tastefully updated throughout! Impecable exterior with newer roof shingles, freshly painted, large fenced yard, and curb appeal. Hurry to view this beautiful home in turn-key condition located on a dead end street.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$149,000
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2br Duplex nice looking brick facade. Side street location with lots of parkiing. Newer hot water tanks and updated flooring to some areas.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$38,900
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This particular unit has had some significant upgrades. A beautiful laminate floor graces the downstairs rooms, and newer carpeting complements the upstairs. Some of the closet doors have also been upgraded. The kitchen cabinets are a woodgrain laminate. All of the walls are neutral, and the unit comes with a refrigerator and stove. There is an assigned parking spot. The monthly fee of $436 includes heat, hot water, water, sewer and maintenance. Come take a look. You will be impressed!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$106,900
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Three bedroom ranch with 1.1 baths with private back yard waiting for you decorating ideas. Addedum required offered to owner occupants after 3 marketing days and investors after 15 marketing Days
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$89,000
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House is currently tenant occupied and requires 24 hour notice prior to showing property. The lease may be transferable. Please contact agent for details. Tenants maintain the house very well. Good quiet side street.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$56,900
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Beautifully renovated large condo with private porch, hardwood floors throughout and a new kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Nice layout and loads of charm. Contact listing agent for showings and remarks.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$109,000
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This spacious home has been staged & refreshed! Large living room & dining room features wood floors, bright sun room could be a 1st floor bdrm/home office. Updates include newer windows ('05), newer roof ('08) and newer garage roof too. Kitchen has large pantry, bdrms have wood floors & lower level has finished rec room. Enclosed back porch, corner lot & detached garage too. Here's your chance to own a great home on a quiet side street! Call for info @ Spfld's 1st time home buyer credits!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$48,900
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Nicely renovated unit with cherry cabinets and granite counters. Hardwood floors and private porch. Loads of charm.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$58,700
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All offers must have prequalification letters from Bank of America Home Loans. Please allow Seller 2-3 days to respond to offers.The Grantee(s), or purchaser(s), of the Property may not re-sell, record an additional conveyance document, or otherwise transfer title to the Property within 60 days following the Grantor?s execution of this Deed. Bank of America, N.A. employees and employees? household members of the Bank are prohibited from purchasing this property,whether directly or indirectly
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$79,000
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All offers must have prequalification letters from Bank of America Home Loans. Please allow Seller 2-3 days to respond to offers.The Grantee(s), or purchaser(s), of the Property may not re-sell, record an additional conveyance document, or otherwise transfer title to the Property within 60 days following the Grantor?s execution of this Deed. Bank of America, N.A. employees and employees? household members of the Bank are prohibited from purchasing this property,whether directly or indirectly
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$250,000
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Great investment opportunity and all units deleaded & certified. Building has replacement windows, vinyl siding, and remodeling completed about 5-7 years old. Located in the center of the "X" and close to convenient amenities and major highway. The building includes one 2br unit and five 1br units. All units have separate utilities and off-street parking.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$40,900
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3 BEDROOM, 1 BATROOM PROPERTY WITH ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH AND DETACHED GARAGE. BEING SOLD AS IS. THIS IS A FANNIE MAE HOMEPATH PROPERTY.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$57,000
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Great location, easy access to highway - 91North. Quite area, near to historic place Dr. Seuz. Newly installed carpet and 2 new units air condition. Inside parking for 1 car. Near the Quadrangle and new Federal Courthouse and five minutes to downtown and Route I-91. Located near hospitals,shopping, area restaurants, highway. It is a very quite place. Living room & bedroom has Half carpet/half tile.
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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:
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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