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Rural tranquility with access to many amenities
Leverett might seem boring to those unfamiliar with it. With its 2,000 residents, two-lane roadways and homes spaced out on sprawling lots, it has the look of a sleepy, rural town. But according to Heather Ferrari, a Realtor with William Raveis (formerly Jones Group Realtors) who was born in Amherst and sells real estate throughout the area, Leverett is anything but boring. “There’s a misconception that it’s out in the middle of nowhere and there’s nothing to do here, but that’s not the case. Because of the colleges, there is so much to do. Lectures and events on campus, plus great restaurants and coffee shops.”
Those colleges — Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith and the University of Massachusetts — draw students and professors from across the globe to nearby Amherst and Northampton. Ferrari says many of those folks end up living in Leverett, where they mix seamlessly with the families who have lived there for generations and new transplants from Boston and New York. “It’s really diverse, with so many smart, interesting people. The college students in and around Amherst bring an amazing energy but don't make Leverett a 'college town'." Ferrari says.
Leverett was named after John Leverett who was a governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
In 1985 a Buddhist monastic order called Nipponzan Myohji erected a large monument in Leverett.
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Historic New England style homes are plentiful
The homes in Leverett are as diverse as the residents, where it’s not uncommon to find a midcentury-era ranch-style house and a historic Colonial from the 1800s on the same street. Leverett also offers Cape Cods, farmhouses and custom eco-friendly houses. Some sit far back on sizeable lots, shrouded by tall trees and offering abundant privacy, while others sit closer to the street but still have big front and backyards, usually landscaped with shrubbery. The roadways are quiet, and most of the main thoroughfares are two-lane. Prices range from $260,000 for 1,300 square feet to $977,000 for 4,400 square feet.
Cape Cod style homes are numerous in Leverett.
Leverett is a quiet residential neighborhood.
Ranch style homes with front porches can be found in Leverett.
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Shopping and dining in nearby Amherst
Shopping is limited in the neighborhood, but residents might consider joining the Leverett Village Co-Op, which offers prepared foods and a bakery full of fresh bread, pastries and sweets. In Amherst, family farms sell their fresh produce, and not far from Amherst College’s campus is a cluster of big box grocery stores for shoppers wanting Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, plus find Target, Walmart and Barnes & Noble. When residents want to dine out, they have a wealth of unique, local restaurants to choose from in Amherst. Lili’s Restaurant is a neighborhood staple for Chinese food, and Amherst Coffee + Bar offers espresso drinks during the day and hand-crafted cocktails, local beer and natural wines at night.
Area schools have high ratings on Niche
Leverett’s younger residents start their education at Leverett Elementary School, then head to Amherst Regional Middle School and Amherst Regional High School. The schools are highly rated on Niche; Leverett Elementary has a B-plus, Amherst Regional Middle has an A, and Amherst Regional High has an A-plus. Amherst Regional High serves about 860 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Its boys’ cross-country has won many Western Massachusetts championships, with its most recent win in 2018. It's also one of the few schools in the country to offer a Wilderness Survival program.
Leverett Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
Rattlesnake Gutter Conservation Area is a popular destination for fresh air and exercise
When locals want to get out into nature, they have many places inside and outside Leverett to go. Rattlesnake Gutter Conservation Area offers a three-mile-long, moderately challenging hike where local pet parents can walk their fur babies. At nearby Mt. Toby in Sunderland, there are about a dozen trails to choose from. Lake Wyola is nine miles away in Shutesbury and offers swimming, fishing and boating. Golf enthusiasts can visit nearby Cherry Hill Golf Course, a public course with nine holes of play in the summer and sledding and cross-country skiing in the winter. “People get really active in the summer,” Ferrari says. “There are things to do in the winter, but people usually try to soak up as much outside time during the summer as they can."
I-91, Route 202 helps residents get around
Leverett is tucked away from major highways, which many residents don't mind because they work from home or at the colleges in Amherst. But Route 202 and Interstate 91 are nearby for those looking to get out of town. I-91 connects to Springfield, about 40 miles south, and Route 202 eventually leads to Boston, about 100 miles to the east.
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On average, homes in Leverett, MA sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Leverett, MA over the last 12 months is $565,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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