$352,358Average Value$354Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Parks in this Area
Porter Reservoir
Trails
Parking Lot
Hiking
Center Springs Park
Union Pond Park
Northwest Park
Meadowbrook Play Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
41 min drive
Bus
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Woodbridge St & Jensen St
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Lydall St & Woodbridge St
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Colonial Rd & Scott Dr
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Woodbridge St & Green Manor Rd
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Progress Dr & 269 Progress St
Buckley District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buckley District, Manchester sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Buckley District, Manchester over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Property does need some work however is good value considering there are Really nice homes on upper end of street very close to Bolton line Approx. 350 Acres Town property behind property! Also near Risley Reservoir!!!
Updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring, and dining space. Family room features a fireplace with heatilator for added winter warmth. Large primary bedroom with walk-in closet and extra storage. Two additional bedrooms and full bath upstairs. One-car garage and first-floor laundry. HOA covers lawn care in shared areas; backyard
Welcome to 78 Woodstock Dr, a beautifully situated, energy-efficient home offering surprising flexibility and thoughtful updates throughout. This fully updated 3-bedroom home features the potential for up to 5 bedrooms, including a walk-out lower level ideal for an in-law setup or guest suite. In addition, this home comes with solar panels that are fully paid off along with another eight panels
Brand New Construction in 2024, October 1 occupancy. A 1900sf colonial in the heart of Manchester, this 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home has all of the amenities, central air, warm air natural gas heat, two primary bedroom suites on the second floor, open floor plan, beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, kitchen adjacent dining area opening onto an elevated deck adjacent to a
Prime location and property, this 2-bedroom single family home is located in the heart of Manchester. Close to Rail Trail access, stores, restaurants, schools and more. Cozy front porch, big yard, fenced in back yard. House has hardwood flooring throughout. Kitchen appliances, washer and dryer also available. Move in ready.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,420
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,954
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,310
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
41.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
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®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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