Bowers
Suburban Neighborhood in Manchester, Connecticut
Hartford County 06042
Classic, old-world homes
Most homes in Bowers were built between 1930 and 1970. Capes are well represented, some with dormers and some without. Colonials represent much of the housing stock, with some Dutch examples offering higher square footage and huge decks out back. Ranches, too, are available, often with bay windows and finished basements. “There’s a classic, old-world charm to the homes in Bowers,” Diana says. “All have character, and no two are alike.” Single-family homes list for between $225,000 and $375,000, and a small number of condos are priced from $150,000 to $175,000. “This is a great community for first-time homebuyers or anyone looking to downscale,” Dodge says. “People who don’t want to live in the city or mind a home next to neighbors will be happy here.”Schoolyards and parks
Because Bowers is exclusively residential, residents often visit local schools or adjacent parks for recreation. “The elementary school has a baseball field and a playground,” Diana says. “You’ll also find a soccer/football field and a running track at the high school. They play cricket there, too.” Hikers can pick up the Cheney Rail Trail, a multi-use trail created from a former railroad line, off Hilliard Street and walk or bike it to Center Springs Park, a large recreational area with a lake used for ice skating, a fishing pier, a disc golf course and walking paths. “Center Springs has a nice hill for sledding,” Diana says, “and it’s right next to Downtown Manchester.”Walkable Manchester schools
Schools that serve the neighborhood include Bowers School, a K-4 elementary that received a B-minus from Niche. For fifth and sixth grades, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy, a C school, is south of the neighborhood and offers unified programs in art, music, physician education and computer science. Illing Middle, a 7-8 school, scored a C-plus and offers several sports programs. Students finish at Manchester High, a B-minus school with specialized academies for medical careers, performing arts, public service and more. “Most schools are within walking distance of homes and the Manchester Police Station,” Diana says. “Because the neighborhood is on the same power line as the police and Manchester Memorial Hospital, it rarely loses power during storms.”Happenings downtown
About a mile down Main Street, Downtown Manchester hosts dozens of events, such as the MACC Farmers Market on Saturday mornings from July to October. Cruisin’ on Main is the town’s antique car show held in August, bringing together over 1,000 vehicles. The Manchester Road Race is held on Thanksgiving Day and attracts over 15,000 registered runners and walkers.Transportation in Bowers
CT Transit offers several bus routes that run through Bowers. Plans are also being worked on to create new bike lanes that lead to downtown. Middle Turnpike West to Interstate 84 takes drivers directly into Hartford, a 10-mile trip, where they can also catch Amtrak trains. Hartford-Brainard Airport is accessible using the Wilbur Cross Highway.From pubs and popular retail
For a bite to eat, locals can head to The Main Pub for its happy hour, burgers or upscale mains. This family-owned business also features trivia on Thursdays and live music on select weeknights and weekends. Farther down Main, residents can stroll Downtown Manchester and enjoy its public murals, art benches and galleries. Here, young musicians can buy their first instruments at Beller’s Music, which has been in business for 70 years. Stop and Shop is the closest major grocery store in Manchester Parkade Shopping Center. For everything else, the Buckland Shopping District on the far side of Interstate 84 features popular retail chains, including Target and Macy’s.Major hospitals within reach
Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed acute-care community hospital, sits one block outside Bowers and provides comprehensive family-focused care, from cardiac emergencies and strokes to broken bones and sudden illness. Hartford Hospital is 10 miles west on Interstate 84 and has been rated as the No. 1 hospital in the Hartford Metro Area and among the best hospitals in Connecticut. Part of the same medical campus, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is one of only two freestanding children’s hospitals in New England exclusively dedicated to children.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jennifer Albert
Jennifer Albert
Real Broker CT, LLC
(860) 650-1649
29 Total Sales
1 in Bowers
$320,000 Price
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Victoria Stillings
Victoria Stillings
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 234-4175
122 Total Sales
1 in Bowers
$255,000 Price
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Michael Kusy
Michael Kusy
Evermark Property Group
(860) 792-4113
138 Total Sales
2 in Bowers
$165K - $280K Price Range
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Amy Rio
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
(860) 321-8567
1,262 Total Sales
6 in Bowers
$185K - $280K Price Range
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Harry Finer
Harry Finer
William Raveis Real Estate
(860) 787-8419
307 Total Sales
5 in Bowers
$197K - $300K Price Range
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Jeffrey Rothman
Jeffrey Rothman
eXp Realty
(959) 777-4659
158 Total Sales
4 in Bowers
$87K - $400K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Center Springs Park
Union Pond Park
Northwest Park
Trooper Russell A. Bagshaw Memorial Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Playground
Center Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bowers | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bowers Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bowers, Manchester sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bowers, Manchester over the last 12 months is $297,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$293,450
Median Sale Price
$297,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$306,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$216,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,343
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,419
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,198
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,109
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
788
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2110:30am - 12:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,350 - $1,625 per month
- Manchester Main Apartments
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 208-210 Main St
- Manchester, CT
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$1,635 per month
- Clocktower and Velvet Mill Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 704+ Sq Ft
- 63 N Elm St
- Manchester, CT
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$1,417 - $2,274 per month
- Lofts at the Mills
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 900+ Sq Ft
- 91 N Elm St
- Manchester, CT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,463
Median Age
39
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,403
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,764
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.3%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 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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