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Agrarian focus by the mountains
Conway is a western Massachusetts hill town at the feet of the Berkshire mountains, off Route 116. Roughly 40 square miles of farms and forests blanket Conway’s highland terrain, which has remained primarily agrarian and largely undeveloped throughout its 250-year history. Alive with outdoor activities, this village also lodges deeply local businesses and historic buildings, full of small-town charm. Convenient highway connectivity keeps Conway residents within arm’s reach of popular commercial hubs yet secluded from built-up cityscapes. “It’s beautiful, quiet and peaceful, but right near the highway,” says Jacqueline Dominguez, Realtor at Keller Williams Realty.
Conway is a rural community founded in 1767 and is a vibrant village with outlying farmland.
Looking across the valley that Conway occupies, dappled mountains stand in the distance.
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Wood-filled lots and few neighbors
Some locals have a neighbor or two in sight, but most Conway residences sit on private woodsy lots off the neighborhood’s winding country roads. Homes start around $300,000 for a low-maintenance condo or an 80s-era split-level. Another $100,000 buys a larger, three or four-bedroom ranch home with more land, typically over an acre. Buyers interested in designing a bespoke build can purchase empty parcels in Conway. Often sold in large quantities, a 100-acre lot goes for around $200,000. “Homes are set a little farther apart here than in surrounding areas, so buyers get more land,” Dominguez says. Most listings find new owners within a few months, but inventory is low, which can create an unpredictable market.
Gothic tracery in the gables of this downtown Conway home are an interesting adornment.
A generous home on the side of a hill in Conway has an austere look but curious asymmetry.
Spacious antique homes line the side roads of Conway near Route 116.
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Local produce store and bluegrass shows
Bakers Country Store is Conway’s rustic one-stop shop for local produce and pantry items or a quick meal on the go. Conway Inn is the long-time local watering hole, often full of regulars and live music. The cozy bar is busiest during its monthly bluegrass shows. For a wider selection of shopping and dining options, Conway residents travel to Greenfield, about 15 miles north and right off the interstate. Northampton’s creative college town is the same distance in the opposite direction.
Shops in Northampton are accessible easily to residents of Conway, like the clothier 25 Central.
The Conway Inn is a bar and restaurant that has been in the town since 1860.
Oesco Inc. is a family-owned business in Conway selling agrarian implements.
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Frontier Regional School in Deerfield serves communities nearby with exemplary education.
Small school population sizes
Most kids living in Conway attend school within the Frontier Regional and Union 38 districts. Most start at Conway Grammar at the center of town and continue to Frontier Regional to earn their diplomas, a 5-mile drive away. High schoolers can choose from a wide range of extracurriculars, from the World Language Department and Cultural Connections Club to performing arts and ultimate frisbee. The schools are small, with low student-teacher ratios and high athletic participation, and each carries a B-plus score on Niche.
Butterflies and man-made pond
Natural scenery is all around in this off-the-grid locale. “Most of the local recreation is centered around the outdoors,” Dominguez says. Homeowners here have visited the Conway Community Swimming Pool during the summer season since 1949. What the community calls a “pool” is actually a volunteer-maintained pond with a beach and walkways surrounded by trees – a scenic spot to relax in the sun. Residents can also hike the Chapel Brook Trail year-round past its splashing waterfalls and craggy hillsides to reach stunning summit views. People travel from across the state to visit the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, minutes away from Conway locals. The sprawling indoor nature center is home to thousands of bright butterflies, flitting around visitors as they explore the flower-covered campus. There’s also a food court on site serving soups, sandwiches and 24 flavors of soft serve.
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens near Conway nurtures thousands of butterflies.
Chapel Brook Falls in Ashfield is a delightful park with miles of trails and a waterfall.
The Town Pool in Conway is a privately owned pond that is available to residents in the summers.
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Racing, exhibitions and food vendors
It’s easy to stay connected in this active area with a full schedule of local events. The town gathers in October for the famed Festival of the Hills, which kicks off with a 10K race, followed by art exhibits, live music and raffles, surrounded by farm-to-table food vendors. There are crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of locals get competitive during the log-splitting contest and the skillet toss. Residents can visit the town website to keep their calendars updated.
Interstate 91 and Amtrak in nearby areas
Conway locals are minutes from the inlet to Interstate 91, which funnels directly into central Springfield in under an hour. There’s an Amtrak station in Northampton and Greenfield, and the Westover Airport is 30 miles south for long-distance travel.
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On average, homes in Conway, MA sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Conway, MA over the last 12 months is $465,505, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Enjoy the ease of single-level living in this well-situated and well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home nestled on a country road just outside the center of Conway. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen and bath (2017), newer roof and windows (2014), owned solar panels, wood-burning fireplace inserts, along with many more improvements, make this a truly charming property. The large basement has
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