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A mill worker’s neighborhood takes on new life
Chicopee Falls straddles the north and south sides of the Chicopee River, the waterway that began powering the city’s textile mill industry in the 1820s. People from across New England, and as far away as Poland and Ireland, settled in Chicopee Falls to work in the mills and factories along the river. They’re no longer in operation, so the neighborhood north of Springfield, Massachusetts, has evolved. Nineteenth-century worker housing was renovated or built over, and two developers are turning a former cotton fabric factory site into housing. “There's an industrial side to the area," says Fred Gonzales, an agent with Executive Real Estate who has been selling properties in Chicopee for 7 years. "There are some old run-down industrial buildings they're turning into new apartment buildings.” The transformation from an industrial hub to a residential neighborhood is further complemented by the ongoing renovations to Szot Park.
The Connecticut River wraps around Chicopee Falls and adds to its beauty.
Colonial homes line streets in Chicopee Falls.
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From mill housing to new construction
The two-family Victorian houses mill workers once called home are still a common housing option. They typically cost between $215,000 and $450,000. Additional single-family homes were built over the past century, including Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods and ranches, selling for $250,000 to $400,000. Some Colonial-inspired new builds have been added on the east side, priced from the mid-$400,000s to the mid-$500,000s.
Price points draw many buyers to the neighborhood on Chicopee’s southern edge, Gonzalez says. "Chicopee Falls is on the outskirts of town, so you'll find investor properties and starter homes.” The average home value is about $300,000, lower than the Springfield metro’s average of $400,000 or the national average of $550,000. A few homes are at risk of flooding, so buyers may want to research flood zones and insurance options.
Large homes from the 19th century stand out in Chicopee Falls.
Multi family homes are found in Chicopee Falls.
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Reviving the waterways at Szot Park
Even before it became a public green space in the 1930s, Szot Park served as a hangout for Chicopee residents. The family who owned the land before used its pond to harvest and sell ice. Hundreds of locals would trespass onto the property on Sunday afternoons to ice skate in the winter and swim in the summer. However, failing dams and worsening water quality eventually rendered the pond unusable. Today, Szot Park is better known for its playground and baseball and softball fields, but its water features are getting an upgrade. The city recently started an ongoing project to restore the brook that connects the pond to the Chicopee River. This will improve the water quality, and the city plans to add waterside trails, more trees and an outdoor classroom. Four other smaller parks are spread across Chicopee Falls.
Come see the beauty at Szot Park in Chicopee Falls.
Locals enjoy the skate park at Lincoln Park in Chicopee Falls.
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Career pathways offered by Chicopee High School
Most children don’t have to go far from the neighborhood to attend public schools. Barry Elementary School on the north side of Chicopee Falls gets a B-plus from Niche, while C-rated First Sgt. Kevin A. Dupont Middle School is just west of the neighborhood. Chicopee High School in Chicopee Falls scores a B. The high school’s career pathways let students take courses focused on careers such as graphic communication, health science and TV and video production.
Chicopee High has a B rating and is well regarded for its college prep in Chicopee Falls.
Barry Elementary School is home of the Basset Hounds in Chicopee Falls.
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Fourth of July, Halloween celebrated in Chicopee Falls
Several large events come to Szot Park throughout the year. The annual Fourth of July fireworks show over the park’s baseball field is a tradition experienced by generations of residents. “I remember being a kid lying in Szot Park on a blanket watching fireworks,” Chicopee Mayor John Vieau says. The city has expanded its events calendar in the past decade with festivities such as the Spooktacular. Around Halloween, a couple of thousand trick-or-treaters come to the park, where vendors hand out candy and attendees brave a haunted bus.
You can expect to see superheroes rubbing shoulders with princesses in Spooktacular.
The Spooktacular is like one big neighborhood block party in Chicopee.
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Interstates provide direct access to Springfield, Boston
Interstate 291 runs through the east side of Chicopee Falls. Drivers can take it 6 miles south to Springfield, the metro area’s biggest city and where many Chicopee residents work. Interstate 90 on the north end of the neighborhood leads to Worcester and Boston, 50 and 90 miles away respectively. While the city is largely car-dependent, public transport is easily within reach of those in Chicopee Falls, thanks to several Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus stops along Broadway Street and the neighborhood's southwest side. The closest commercial airport is Bradley International Airport, 25 miles away in Connecticut.
Public Buses run throughout Chicopee Falls.
Located right off of 391, Chicopee Falls is convenient to get to.
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Italian dining, Korean groceries in Chicopee Falls
Chicopee Falls’ mill industry drew immigrants from across Europe and Canada, and it remains a mix of cultures. That’s evident in the city's food scene, where restaurants serve cuisine from Korean to Nuevo Latino. Milano’s opened in Chicopee Falls in 1987, quickly becoming a local favorite for pizza.
First Oriental Grocery sells traditional Korean ingredients, and there are two supermarkets within a mile of the neighborhood: Big Y to the north and Stop & Shop to the south. Both grocery stores are in shopping centers alongside mixes of small shops and big-box stores. Examples include Madrag clothing store and Walmart. A mile west of the neighborhood is Chicopee Center, a restaurant and retail district that acts as the city’s downtown.
Koffee Kup is a popular spot for a sweet treat in Chicopee Falls.
Falls Pizza has some fabulous daily specials Chicopee Falls.
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100-plus years at Sts. Constantine and Helen Green Orthodox Church
Immigrant communities founded churches across Chicopee in the 1800s and early 1900s, with Greek Americans starting Sts. Constantine and Helen Green Orthodox Church in Chicopee Falls in 1918. Other neighborhood churches are mostly Protestant congregations. First Central Bible Church operates The Lord’s Pantry, where Chicopee families can pick up groceries every Tuesday.
City Hall by Chicopee Falls is an Italianate style, with a rose window.
Chicopee Falls is see in the beauty of the rushing water of it's river.
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Parks in this Area
Ray Ash Park
Garity Playground
Blunt Park
Szot Park
Lincoln Park
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
39 min drive
Bus
Grattan & Montgomery (2)
Bus
Front & Grove
Bus
Broadway & Theodore
Bus
Grattan & Morris
Bus
Broadway & Ramp
Bus
Main & Canterbury
Bus
Broadway & William
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chicopee Falls
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chicopee Falls Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chicopee Falls, Chicopee sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Chicopee Falls, Chicopee over the last 12 months is $310,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this delightful vinyl-sided RANCH featuring 3 bedrooms & 1 bath in a convenient Chicopee neighborhood. Inside, you'll find beautiful wood floors throughout the living room & all bedrooms. The inviting living room showcases a large bow window that fills the space w/natural light & a cozy fireplace flanked by built-in shelving—perfect for displaying your treasures. The spacious eat-in
Welcome to 80 Frontenac Street! A meticulously maintained Cape-style home nestled in a desirable Chicopee neighborhood. This charming residence offers a blend of classic character and modern updates. The home boasts 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath across 1,452 square feet of well-appointed living space. The first floor features an inviting eat-in kitchen with exterior access, a bright living room with
Side by Side Duplex in a sought after area !! Close to restaurants, shops, highway ect. A little tlc will make this property great again,!! Seperate electric & heat.. One newer boiler, roof 30 year warrenty aprox 20 years old now (apo)l.
Chicopee 1-Bedroom Apartment – Clean, Updated & Electricity Included!Welcome to this charming and well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located on a quiet residential street in Chicopee. This bright and clean unit features an updated kitchen and bathroom, and comes complete with a refrigerator and stove for your convenience. Enjoy off-street parking, and relax knowing that electricity is
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Prominently situated in the City of Chicopee, MA, this stunning 3 family home offers a welcoming atmosphere with over 1000 sqft of living space. Boasting 2 generously sized bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this unit exudes charm and comfort. Home has electric baseboards in each bedroom for added comfort, backyard for relaxation, dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, and electric range.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,816
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,403
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,605
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.3%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
27''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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