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Ware is a former mill town, tucked under the Quabbin Reservoir. It is approximately equidistant to Springfield, Northampton and Worcester. Ware grew as an industrial community in the latter half of the 1800's and subsequently served as a sub-regional commercial center with a strong downtown area.
Ware's population has remained between 8,000 and 10,000 throughout the twentieth century. Ware has been characterized by its strong ethnic base, having a substantial population of Irish, French and Polish citizens. In recent years, textile mills have closed, leaving a legacy of chronic high unemployment.
Today, more people work out of town, commuting to the larger, urban areas. Most of the growth of the town in the past decade has been around Beaver Lake or among the many scenic back roads that skirt this one-time industrial town, that has now become a bedroom community.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
155 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
159 |
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8th Grade Math: |
157 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
168 |
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8th Grade Science: |
178 |
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4th Grade Math: |
69 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
194 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,457
Average SAT scores:
1409
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13.8 to 1
Community
Population:9,933 Median Income in town: $43,049 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
75
/ 1
/ 26
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $162,500
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $184,450
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -14%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,614
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
82
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
90
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,900
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Beautiful Post and Beam Contemporary on 11+ very private acres, including in-law suite with walk-out to covered patio. This home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, office, great room, and huge bonus room over the 3-car attached garage. Spectacular heated in-ground pool with Cabana, D.R , Great Rm.,and Master Bdrm . all have sliding door to deck overlooking pool. Cathedral ceilings and lots of windows give this home a beautiful light and airy feeling. Huge Exercise room. and playroom in bsmt.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$49,900
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Well kept two family with established tenants in place. Good income producing property perfect for an investor. Detached 3 cr garage in rear offers additional space for vehicles and storage..
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$208,000
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Grand house with so much of the work done. Recently painted! All new windows! Updated plumbing + bathroom fixtures, blown in insulation, 200amp electrical service, 3 newer furnaces, new electric hot water heaters, rebuilt front porch! BIG BACK YARD!! Three occupied apartments are in good condition. Vacant unit will need renovations. Definate money maker or great opportunity for owner occupant....Collect rents and pay your housing expenses....Live for free!!!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$12,900
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Vinly sided Condo with 4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, and 1 Full Bath. Bank Owned & sold in strictly "as-is" condition. All offers must have "Proof of Funds" or "Pre-Approval" & a minimum deposit of $1,000. Seller will not give any credits or do any repairs. Buyer is to verify all info and the use of property. Utilities will NOT be turned on by the Buyer, Buyer's Agent or the seller. Cash or Rehab loans only. Needs total rehab. No current HOA management. Seller will not provide smoke certificate.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$225,000
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This Year-Round home on Beaver Lake is EXTREMELY close to the large private beach! It has many Energy Efficient Improvements including Insulated Siding & Triple & Double Paned Windows. HUGE Wrap-Around Deck, Above Ground Pool, Large Yard & Open Floor Plan w/ Cathedral Ceilings makes this is a Fantastic home for entertaining guests! It has a NEW water heater & NEW well pump, NEW Berber Carpeting, NEW Hardwood floors & NEW Tile flooring in both baths & kitchen. This home is ready for a NEW OWNER!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,900
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2+ acres,cul-de-sac,& tranquil grounds is the setting for this 8 yr young home. 1st floor features gleaming HW, crown molding, gas FP, spacious kitchen w/ S.S appliances, center island, slider to trex deck, beautiful DR and 1/2 bath laundry room. 2nd floor boasts a huge master w/ walk-in and extra closet (for him!), full bath w/ jet tub.Good sized spares & a FABULOUS BONUS room! Basement is being professionally finished & will be done soon. Imagine your evening rocking on the mahogany porch...
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$79,900
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Great investment opportunity. Awesome two buildings on one lot. Five bright spacious units. Located in a safe and high rental demand area, convenient to shopping, transportation and the center of the town. Perfect for a long-term investor with a great cash flow or for resale for a handsome profit. Priced aggressively for a quick sale. A very low maintenance. This is truly an exceptional deal given the price, location and condition!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$75,000
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Quarter Acre with 8 Bay Garage with the DTC New Zoning approved it has many possibilities. Great business potential! Build a 'live and work' or whatever you construe to be highest and best use.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$285,000
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Fall in love w/this split entry Ranch on one of the nicest areas in town. Gleaming hardwood floors, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Fireplaces, 2 full baths and spacious 2 car attached garage. Finished basement with Den and Bar area. Look out over your beautifully landscaped yard from your 3 season porch & enjoy dining on your deck while listening to your babbling brook. This home has been meticulously maintained and just waiting for you to move in!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$925,000
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Paradise found! Fabulous west facing LAKESIDE retreat will soothe your soul. Complete gut renovated '99-'01 w/top quality materials & workmanship. Gourmet kitchen open to dining/living room w/built-in media ctr, gas fp & serene water views. Entertain in style in HUGE lower lvl w/u-shaped wet bar, fp, built-in media ctr. surround sound & sliders to terrace overlooking sparkling waters. Retreat to sumptuous master suite w/gas fp, upscale bath & walk-in closet! Guest house w/bath & deck...STUNNING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$129,900
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Amazing amount space for the money! Wide open first floor living with updated interior offers clean lines with great kitchen and living room to entertain. Offering first floor bedroom and laundry. Second level with spacious bedrooms or office/family room space. Very flexible floorplan. Garages galore including rear 10x12 overhead doors and approx 2000+-sf of heated space for a multitude of uses. Great home close to town~Don't miss out!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Great big three unit in wonderful condition because of newer roof, windows & siding. Interiors have been refreshed over the years, there are alot of features including covered decks, detached 2 car garage, inground pool with patio area. On dead end street near hospital and on site laundry in basement, one boiler replaced, some deleading done reports on file. Two large 3 bedroom units and one 1-2 bedroom unit which you could include with 2nd floor if you needed the space
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$72,900
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This home has had a newer roof added but with a dormer added it now leaks in those valleys, a double flue chimney & boiler 3 years ago (apo). Some replacement windows. Title V has failed (D Box & leach field) & well is 50 feet from septic. 4 bedrooms in home, septic is for 3 bedroom. Possible to hook into city water/sewer with the house sitting on corner of Wildflower Subdivision. Lot's of potential here, dont miss out!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$59,000
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Mobile Home on it's own land! Large 3 season porch, shed, fireplace, all applianced, fenced yardm seperate laundry room and more! Perfect retirement or starter place.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$124,500
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Not a short sale or foreclosure. A lovely, spacious colonial home with 4-5 bedrooms and two baths. A little bit of updating needed, but you can move in at this price and make updates as you go! Large, bright living room,big kitchen plus a family room with built ins. A walk-up attic for more storage. The first floor bedroom is great for an office. And a huge, sunny yard and two car garage! Replacement vinyl windows too. You don't want to wait on this one. Call!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$485,000
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Privately set back off the road is this stately Colonial home. Home has had professional interior decorating done & brought back to life the era of the original home w/exquisite attention to detail thru-out. Amazing gourmet kit w/thermadore SS appliances, closet space thru-out is endless, maple hdwd flrs, front & back staircases, 3 season sunroom/patio, crystal chandalier's in almost every rm, dbl closets in most bdrms, custom china cabinets in Din Rm, Butler's Pantry has original food warmer.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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WATERVIEW property you've been searching for! Immaculate, one owner home overlooking beautiful Quabbin fed Beaver Lake. Walk right into the living room featuring cathedral ceilings, skylights & balcony. 2nd floor offers a large master suite w/ his/her closets & huge master bath w/ jetted tub & balcony. Home has a wrap around deck great for entertaining! Can't forget about the finished basement~Perfect for that extra needed living space. Will not last~Call today for a showing!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$199,000
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Great investment!! Two family currently rented for $750 on one side and $850 on the other. Long term tenants. House has been thoroughly updated. Newer roof, windows, plumbing and electric. Large apartments with 3 bedrooms on each side with hardwood floors. Call for showing today before it's gone!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$49,900
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Wildflower Meadow-a 27 lot subdivision conveniently located near Rtes. 32 & 9 on +/- 19 acres. Gently curving roads and variations of lot design and views lend to its ambiance and appeal. Underground utilities and city water and sewer. Lots priced from $44,900. to $59,900. Truly great values !!! 14 lots left, buy one or buy them all!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$49,900
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Wildflower Meadow, a 27 lot subdivision conveniently located on +/- 19 acres near Rtes. 32 & 9. Gently curving roads and variations of lot design and views lend to its ambiance and appeal. Underground utilities and city water and sewer. Lots priced from $44,900. to $59,900. 14 lots left, buy one or buy them all!
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