Willimansett
Suburban Neighborhood in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Hampden County 01013
Homes ranging from Victorian to midcentury
Chicopee Street curves through the center of Willimansett, and most homes sit along smaller cross streets that run east and west of it. The oldest homes are on the north end, where multifamily homes with up to six bedrooms date to the late 1800s. Heading south, architecture transitions to American Foursquare and minimal traditional houses and finally ranches and split-levels. Regardless of style, single-family homes tend to be bunched together on small lots. Prices start around $200,000 for houses under 1,000 square feet, climbing to about $400,000 for 2,000-square-foot homes. Townhouses and condos are in the middle of the neighborhood, priced between the low $100,000s and low $200,000s. A floodwall and earthen dike have reduced the risk of flooding by the Connecticut River, according to FEMA.
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Walks and bike rides alongside the Connecticut River
Residents are rarely more than a mile from taking in views of the river from the Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway. The trail follows the river for about 2 miles along the west side of Willimansett. Even in the middle of a chilly fall day, locals are walking along the path. Hikers and cyclists may encounter Chicopee Mayor John Vieau along the way. “I personally use it, and ride my bike on it almost every day,” Vieau says. The southern end of the trail ends at Medina Street Boat Ramp, an access point for the river. Sarah Jane Sherman Park, home to a skate park and three baseball diamonds, is the site of Chicopee’s annual National Night Out in August. Hundreds come for music, games and face-to-face time with local police officers and firefighters, who hand out backpacks and school supplies. One of the city’s biggest events, National Night Out has been held in Chicopee since 1994, garnering awards from the National Night Out organization. A few blocks away, Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee expanded its Willimansett facility in 2024 when it opened a teen center with a video game den, study areas and a digital media lab.
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High schools battle for a sword
Children can stay in the neighborhood and attend Stefanik Elementary School, graded B-minus by Niche. The public elementary school was built in 1970 without a playground, but that changed in 2019 when the principal raised $60,000 from the community, students designed a playground and locals turned out to build it. After fifth grade, kids can go to Bellamy Middle School, scored a C-plus, and then B-rated Chicopee High School. Chicopee High has a long-running football rivalry with the city’s other high school, Chicopee Comprehensive High. The two teams play every Thanksgiving morning, and since 1964 the mayor has awarded the winning school with a trophy the schools trade back and forth: a 19th-century sword.
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Polish community founded St. Anthony of Padua Parish
Many of Chicopee’s churches were founded by immigrants who came in search of jobs, which is the case with St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Willimansett. Families from Poland started the Catholic parish in the 1920s so they could worship in their native language, and today the priest celebrates Mass in English, Polish and Spanish.Alongside I-391
Sidewalks are common and bike lanes are marked along major roads such as Chicopee Street and Meadow Street. Still, people typically get around by car. Interstate 391 leads from Willimansett 6 miles south to Springfield, where the highway connects to Interstate 91 and continues 30 miles farther to Hartford. Chicopee commute times average 20 minutes, 10 minutes shorter than the statewide average. Generally, the Springfield metro has lighter traffic than other cities in Massachusetts, says Peter Ruffini, president of the Springfield-based Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley. “If you were to experience Boston commute traffic, and then you came out here, you’d laugh. There is commuter traffic, especially on I-91. You just don’t see the gridlock you see in some other cities.” Interstate 391 also extends north of Willimansett to the city of Holyoke, home to the closest hospital: Holyoke Medical Center. Three miles to the east is the nation's largest Air Force reserve base: Westover. It also hosts Westover Airport, a small civilian airport. Aircraft noise isn't a major concern in Willimansett, as the facility's typical flight patterns stay clear of the neighborhood.
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Dining, manufacturing on Chicopee and Meadow streets
Restaurants and stores including Jennifer’s Kitchen line the neighborhood’s two north-south thoroughfares: Chicopee Street and Meadow Street. Kielbasa and babkas are available for pick-up from Bernat’s, a deli that started in Poland in 1914 before moving to Chicopee. The store hires a police detail to handle the annual mass of people who come on Good Friday to buy supplies for their Easter dinners. Most Chicopee residents take care of their shopping 3 miles east of Willimansett along Memorial Drive. Big Y supermarket, Walmart, The Home Depot and other retail chains have stores in the shopping centers along the road.Chicopee has been an industrial center since the 1800s, when textile mills were built along the Chicopee River. One of the city’s largest remaining manufacturers operates on Meadow Street: Callaway Golf. The company makes more than 200,000 golf balls every day in the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karen Kirby
Karen Kirby
HB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 831-3977
87 Total Sales
2 in Willimansett
$278K - $280K Price Range
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Susan Lyons
Susan Lyons
HB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 901-1458
58 Total Sales
2 in Willimansett
$150K - $240K Price Range
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Cynthia Gonzalez
Cynthia Gonzalez
Executive Real Estate, Inc.
(413) 288-5131
74 Total Sales
1 in Willimansett
$210,000 Price
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Ray Hoess-Brooks
Ray Hoess-Brooks
Responds QuicklyHB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 356-3690
130 Total Sales
3 in Willimansett
$247K - $272K Price Range
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Salim Abdoo
SA
Salim Abdoo
Landmark, REALTORS®
(413) 288-6194
32 Total Sales
3 in Willimansett
$117K - $300K Price Range
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Angela Flori
Angela Flori
William Raveis Real Estate
(860) 854-3407
29 Total Sales
1 in Willimansett
$470,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ray Ash Park
Sarah Jane Park
Rivers Park
Lucy M. Wisniowski Memorial park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Willimansett | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Willimansett Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willimansett, Chicopee sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Willimansett, Chicopee over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$308,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$400,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$202,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,025
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,288
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,308
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
828
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
693
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 212 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,096 - $1,481 per month
- Chicopee Village Townhomes
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 727+ Sq Ft
- 68 Eastern Dr
- Chicopee, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,247
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,420
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,493
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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