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Suburban living with an active community center in Claremont
Outlined by Meadow Brook and Gully Brook while bordering the Connecticut River, Maple Avenue District is a peaceful neighborhood in the city of Claremont. The community is home to Maple Avenue Elementary School and is next door to the popular Moody Park, making it a convenient setting for families with young children. The city’s recreation center, complete with adult and youth programs and events, provides ample athletic, fitness and outdoor opportunities, while big-box stores and restaurants are right across the Sugar River. With major Upper Valley employers such as Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Hypertherm about 30 miles away, Maple Avenue District offers residents a relaxing, convenient environment for balancing life and work. “One of the bad boys here is the high tax rate,” says James Shibles, a Claremont local and Realtor at Covered Bridge RE with nine years of experience. “Claremont is upgrading, and the city is building parks, community centers, schools and creating more entertainment spaces; taxes make this stuff and improvements happen.”
The Maple Avenue District has several retail stores along the main strip.
There's more than students learning at Maple Avenue School in Claremont.
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Relatively affordable homes in Maple Avenue District
Area home styles include small cottages with porticos, Workers Cottages, ranch-styles and Colonial Revivals from the 1900s to the 1950s, and houses in Maple Avenue District usually go between $200,000 and $300,000. Several Cape Cods under 1,000 square feet may be around $100,000, while condos often sell between $150,000 and $200,000 with monthly HOA fees. Lot sizes vary from 7,000 square feet to over 2 acres, and it’s common to see sheds or detached garages next to residences. The tree-lined streets are usually straight and linear, with occasional sidewalks, and the landscape is covered by towering pines and maple trees that sometimes create an overhead canopy. Homebuyers who have properties in flood zones may be required to purchase flood insurance.
A grey cape style home in Maple Avenue District has red shutters and green lawn.
A colonial revival style home in the Maple Avenue District has black shutters and red door.
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A robust recreation scene in Claremont
Moody Park, across the river from the neighborhood and on the southern banks of Gully Brook, features 325 acres of outdoor space with hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, a playground and a disc golf course. The parkland was donated by Claremont native William H. H. Moody, a wealthy businessman who wanted the space to be enjoyed by the public for free. To this day, residents can book the park’s picnic pavilions for private parties and events at no cost. The Claremont Country Club is several blocks away and has open tee times for the public. Monadnock Park, which is 2 miles east of the neighborhood, has soccer and softball fields for local youth leagues to practice and play. About a block south, the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center offers extensive fitness lessons. Here, city residents can become members and take a variety of classes, including water aerobics, dance, yoga and personal training. The center also has two indoor pools, a fitness center with cardio and weight equipment, a walking track and a gymnasium for volleyball, basketball and pickleball. “One of the big highlights in Claremont is the community center,” says Justin Martin, who is the assistant director and superintendent of recreation programs at the city’s park department. “It’s the whole nine yards and sets Claremont apart from other communities.” The park department also organizes adult, youth and family recreational programs such as fishing and kayaking trips.
A repairman polishes a bicycle wheel at The Wheel House, a shop in Maple Avenue District.
A person walks over a footbridge above the Sugar River near Maple Avenue District.
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School Administrative Unit #6
Students here can start at Maple Avenue Elementary School and continue to Claremont Middle School, both of which have a C Niche rating. The local middle school offers courses in 3D Art, technology and computers. Stevens High School scores a C-minus and requires 48 hours of completed community service for graduation. In addition to providing students with AP and dual-enrollment courses, Stevens High also has a class in career readiness skills, which teaches time management, organization, filling out job applications and writing cover letters, to help students prepare for employment. Dartmouth College, a leading Ivy League institution and a major employer in the Upper Valley area, is less than 30 miles north and offers more than 60 majors and academic programs.
Claremont Middle School is a public middle school that serves students in grades 6-8.
Stevens High School is the only public high school in Claremont and serves grades 9-12.
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Community events in Claremont
The Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce organizes a variety of city-wide events throughout the year, including a fall festival with a chili cook-off, a National Night Out celebration and a winter holiday party. The city’s parks and recreation department also hosts many community activities, such as movie nights and sports tournaments. Additional events include an annual egg hunt, a father-daughter dance, an Olympics tournament for those with disabilities, as well as day trip opportunities to a Red Sox or a Boston Celtics game.
Navigating the Upper Valley
Maple Avenue District is a car-dependent community and is close to Interstate 91. Commuters can get to New London in about 25 miles via New Hampshire Route 11 and Lebanon in about 22 miles through New Hampshire Route 120. While the neighborhood is right next to Claremont Municipal Airport, a general aviation airport, people usually go to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, about 70 miles away, for full-service flights to other U.S. cities. Claremont has an Amtrak station for The Vermonter line, which can take commuters to Springfield, MA, for connections to other East Coast cities such as New York and Boston. Southwestern Community Services Transportation is a volunteer-based transportation program in Sullivan County that services Claremont, Newport and Charlestown. Valley Regional Hospital is about 1 mile north of the neighborhood.
People exit the Amtrak train at Claremont Station near Maple Avenue District.
A couple strolls through dozens of tall trees at Moody Park in Maple Avenue District.
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Retailers and restaurants along Washington Street
Many restaurants and retailers are concentrated along Washington Street, which runs alongside the Sugar River. Claremont Country Café serves classics such as biscuits and gravy and country-fried steak, and Casa Jalisco Bar & Grill is popular for its authentic enchiladas. Many grocery stores and big-box retailers are down the road, including Hannaford, Market Basket, Walmart and The Home Depot. The Common Man, a local chain establishment offering hearty American fare, is inside the namesake inn and right by the Sugar River. “Jalisco’s Mexican food is to die for,” Shibles says. “Common Man’s outdoor patio overlooks the river and has lots of ambiance.”
A hairstylist assesses a client's hair at Salon 24 near Maple Avenue District.
The Crowbar Hardware Store near Maple Avenue District is a speakeasy style restaurant.
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Parks in this Area
Moody Park
Monadnock Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Maple Avenue District
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Maple Avenue District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maple Avenue District, Claremont sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Maple Avenue District, Claremont over the last 12 months is $241,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
All Play & No Work....That's how you'll feel about this spacious three story townhouse. a marvel of sunlight and space. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with 3 zones for heat; one on each floor of living space. This home is secluded on the very end of a cul-de-sac which allows for a country feeling and ample parking for visitors (city close but country quiet). Features a slider to covered porch/deck
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Kim Mastrianni,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,505
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,312
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,578
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.7%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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