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Balancing suburban life and rural living
Buckley acts as the border between Manchester and neighboring towns Bolton and Vernon. The eastern portion of the neighborhood is residential, while the western portion is mostly forests and farmland. "It's the heart of Manchester's agricultural area," says Suzy Couture of Executive Real Estate Inc. "There are community farms in the area that have goat yoga, and you can pet animals there." Roads bend and weave through the neighborhood and under the cover of trees. Buckley also offers proximity to community events within Manchester, such as Independence Day celebrations and more everyday occurrences like swim lessons. Buckley also has a crime score of 2 from the CAP Index, lower than the national average of 4.
Wide variety of homes east of Manchester
While mostly filled with single-family residences, there are some townhomes and condominiums, beginning around $155,000 and reaching about $250,000. Homes often have large front and backyards, with large mature trees filling out the backyard. "In-between clusters of houses, you have open space—rivers, reserves, trails and trees,” Couture said. “It's great if you're not looking to live in the middle of Manchester and you're looking for a bit of elbow room." The neighborhood was built throughout the years, leading to a variety of housing styles scattered throughout. Ranch, Cape Cod, bi-level, split levels and Colonial Revivals can cost between $185,000 and $400,000. While new construction does happen in the area, it’s not as common. New Traditional homes range between $340,000 and $750,000.
Many homes in Buckley District have two or three attached garages, giving residents plenty of storage.
Cape Cod-style homes are a common option in Buckley District.
Several homes in Buckley District sit along tree-lined streets, over shaded lots for residents.
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Advanced placement and dual credit for students
Children begin at Buckley Elementary for kindergarten through fourth grade. Buckley Elementary receives a B-minus from Niche. Students then attend the Elizabeth M. Bennet Academy for fifth and sixth grade before moving to Arthur H. Illing Middle for seventh and eighth grade. Bennet Academy earns a C while Illing Middle earns a C-plus from Niche. Manchester High, with a B, offers Advanced Placement and honors courses. Students can also participate in the UCONN Early College Experience to earn dual credits.
Younger students in Buckley District attend Buckley Elementary School.
Illing Middle School is easily walkable from various neighborhoods.
Manchester High School is home to 1,700 students in 9th through 12th grade.
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Parallel interstates and one bus through Buckley
There is one bus, 88, that loops through the neighborhood before returning east to Hartford. While Buckley is not bordered by interstates, I-84 and I-384 do parallel each other to the north and south, respectively. Route 44 acts as the southern border of Buckley, crossing the entirety of Connecticut.
Middle Turnpike East for dining and north for shopping
Most of the restaurants within Buckley sit on Middle Turnpike East, in the south of the neighborhood. Woodbridge Pizza Manchester sits on the corner of Middle Turnpike East and Woodbridge Street and sells New York-style pizza in a converted building. The Shady Glen Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor serves cheeseburgers and only accepts cash, although an ATM is on site. For groceries, a Big Y World Class Market is about a mile north while Stop & Shop is about 2 miles further.
James Beard & Food Network agree the burgers at Shady Glen in Buckley District are a must eat,
Grady Tavern in Buckley District is a popular bar in town for residents to grab a cold pint at the end of the day.
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Soccer fields and fishing pond along with state park access
The Kennedy Road Soccer Complex consists of four soccer fields of varying size. The Salters Pool has two outdoor pools and is adjacent to the Salters Pond, where residents can fish. Meadowbrook Play Area has a sprawling greenspace occasionally dotted with trees as well as a smaller play area closer to Meadowbrook Drive. The Hop River State Park trail begins in Buckley before continuing more than 20 miles along the Hop River.
The Park At Salters Pond has a variety of amenities for residents to utilize on a sunny day.
With several ponds and streams, Buckley District provides residents with plenty of opportunities for kayaking and fishing.
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Fishing derby for children and axe throwing on the weekend
During the spring, the Manchester Lions Club hosts a Fishing Derby for those 14 and under. Stumpy’s Hatchet House has axe throwing, with Friday and Saturday nights after 7 p.m. exclusively for those 18 and older. Aussakita Acres Farm is an event-only farm open from April to December, with goat yoga and educational farm tours to learn more about the animals.
Stumpy's is a popular attraction in Buckley District for residents to test out their axe throwing.
Stumpy's Hatchet House in Buckley District offers a different change of pace for date night.
A staffer explains some games you can play at Stumpy's Hatchet House in Buckley District.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Buckley District
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Buckley District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buckley District, Manchester sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Buckley District, Manchester over the last 12 months is $328,950, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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