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A small, close-knit community in proximity to everything Springfield offers
Just 15 miles from Springfield, Granby is an agrarian-residential community laid at the foot of the Mount Holyoke Range. The town provides residents with all the space they may desire without sacrificing all that comes with being in proximity to downtown Springfield. “Granby is a small, close-knit community. Everybody knows everybody,” Jennifer Crosby, Granby Free Public Library Director and resident of the town for the last 34 years, says. “Granby also just has a safe, quiet feel.”
Dufresne Park have beautiful panoramic views of the Bachelor Brook Mountains and trailhead.
Harvest Day at the Big E in West Springfield celebrates New England businesses.
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From ranch-style and Cape Cods to newly built contemporary homes
Residents in Granby can find ranch-styles, Cape Cods, colonials and new contemporary build homes in the community. Ranch-styles and Cape Cods sell for between $225,000 and $350,000, while larger Colonials go for between $350,000 and $450,000. The new build contemporary builds are selling for between $450,000 and $600,000, with some of the larger builds going for up to $800,000. Many homes here offer large yards with some properties sitting on nearly 4 acres of land. The town’s mix of forest and open space offers a relaxed atmosphere, and houses are spread out over 28 square miles of land.
Many in Granby are third generation home owners, meaning most families have been here for long.
Wrap around porches are popular in Granby.
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Granby Public Schools along with The MacDuffie School
The Granby Public Schools system educates more than 700 students at its two schools, East Meadow Elementary and Granby Junior Senior High. Both schools earned a C-plus grade from Niche. Some residents send their children to The MacDuffie School, a private school serving 6th through 12th grade. The MacDuffie School earned an A-plus grade from Niche.
The views around the schools in Granby are second to none.
The MacDuffie School is a prime example of towns focusing on bettering residents futures.
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Both U.S. Route 202 and Interstate 91 lead to many necessities
U.S. Route 202 rolls from east to west through Granby, and most of the town’s businesses are concentrated along it. The road provides access to the broader area and Springfield. Downtown Springfield is a 17-mile drive. Granby is a 35-mile drive to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Bradley provides non-stop flights to 35+ destinations. The nearest hospital is Holyoke Medical Center, a 7-mile drive. There are no public transit options in Granby so residents rely on personal cars for transportation.
The 202 is the main way to get around Granby.
The 202 isn't considered a highway but most of Granby's main traffic come through the 202.
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A 1950s dining experience at Cindy’s Drive-In
Locals stop by Cindy’s Drive-in, a 1950s diner that’s topped the best list for its hot dogs and ice cream by Springfield’s newspaper, The Republican. In warmer months patrons relax with their treats on the brightly colored picnic tables behind the eatery. Residents don’t have to rise at dawn for coffee at The Earlee Mug, but early birds will appreciate that doors open at 6:30 a.m. Daily specials, listed on a chalkboard shaped like a coffee cup, include country fried steak, chicken noodle soup, and hot dogs and beans. For groceries, residents head to Big Y World Class Market 4 miles east in South Hadley.
One spot that is always recommended to visit in Granby for breakfast is The Earlee Mug.
Residents of Granby can enjoy the convenience of nearby stores to pick up essentials.
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Trails to hike in the Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Residents often hike the Bachelor Brook Trailhead to Mount Holyoke Range State Park. If locals still have energy to burn, they can ascend Mount Norwottuck — the highest peak in the Holyoke Range — for sweeping valley views. In the center of Granby, Dufresne Park offers walking trails, a pond, picnic shelters and a dog park. Brown Ellison Park, a gathering place for the community, includes sports fields.
Dufresne Park is a unique park with an in park equestrian for horse back riding and training.
The pond in Dufresne Park is also a favorite fishing spot for residents in Granby.
Dufresne Park have beautiful panoramic views of the Bachelor brook Mountains and trailhead.
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From the Big E to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
“The Big E is a big event for people here,” Crosby says. “People also enjoy going into Springfield to enjoy MGM Casino and the hall of fame.” The Big E is an annual fair that lasts and includes rides, games, and performances. It’s just an 18-mile drive from the Granby. For basketball fans, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is in Springfield and is home to more than 300 inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. It, along with the MGM Casino, are a 15-mile drive from Granby.
People stroll along a thoroughfare with beverages in hand at the Big E in West Springfield.
Folks ride the giant slide on burlap sacks at the Big E in West Springfield.
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Granby’s Free Public Library
Residents of Granby banded together in 1973 to start a quest to replace the town’s original library, which was built in 1917. After 40 years of hard work and fundraising, the $4.7 million Granby Free Public Library was built for its grand opening in 2013. The 12,000-square-foot library provides Granby residents with an extravagant place to grab their next novel.
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On average, homes in Granby, MA sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Granby, MA over the last 12 months is $397,700, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Step inside this pristine Granby Colonial and end the search for your dream home!! Clean, painted in neutral tones & extremely well-cared for, you can easily commute in any direction from this convenient location! Every detail was considered in this layout with a beautiful kitchen open to a dining area and spacious living room! Gorgeous dark hardwood floors lay throughout as well as in the
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