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Suburban living in Straw-Smyth near Manchester Medical Center
Straw-Smyth is a primarily residential neighborhood in the heart of Manchester. Adjacent to Manchester’s North End, the neighborhood has well-kept suburban-style homes on closely packed thoroughfares right around the corner from the city’s commercial area. “Homes-wise, you’ll see a mixture of single and multifamily properties divided between renters and owners,” says Cody Barna, a real estate agent with eXp Realty who has lived in Manchester for most of his life. “Multi-family homes are relatively close to single-family homes here. There’s a variety, and as far as location goes, it’s very convenient.” The recently built Manchester Medical Center is a significant employer within the neighborhood. “A lot of medical centers scattered across Manchester; they built that in the last few years. It’s new,” says Kyle Waszeciak, a Realtor with Realty One Group Next Level. Residents enjoy the convenience of local employers and amenities, such as a ski lodge and an observatory. The easy access to locations in Manchester also allows for short commute times.
Single- and multi-family homes
Many homes here are tall and deep, leaving a small space around the perimeter for a patch of lawn and trees. Most are set back from the street and have paths leading to wide sidewalks lined with curb gardens. Split-level, minimal traditional, Colonial Revival, Foursquare, and saltbox styles are common. Single-family homes range from $335,000 to $650,000. Multifamily homes range from $475,000 to $730,000. Townhouses and condos are near Interstate 93, which borders the neighborhood and range from $230,000 to $365,000.
The Straw-Smyth neighborhood consists primarily single family homes.
A Colonial Revival styled home is commonly found in the Straw Smyth neighborhood in Manchester.
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Shopping and dining in Straw-Smyth
On the border of Straw-Smyth, residents will find strip malls and popular restaurants such as Burger King and Dunkin’. Mr. Mac’s Macaroni and Cheese is a national chain where diners can put their own spin on a comfort food classic by choosing cheeses, spices, veggies and protein that go into the dish. Shorty’s Mexican Roadhouse is another chain that serves Mexican food and burgers in a festive setting, illuminated with red chili pepper lights strung across the ceiling. For something sweet or to grab a quick meal, the Bearded Baking Co. serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The bakery also sells pastries and offers custom orders for weddings and holidays. Groceries are available at Hannaford, 2 miles away in the North End, or Market Basket, 3 miles away in downtown Manchester.
Mr. Mac’s Macaroni and Cheese is in the Straw Smyth neighborhood and is popular with residents.
Shorty's Mexican Roadhouse offers both a bar and dinning room nearby to Straw Smyth.
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Tubing and live music at McIntyre Ski Area
At the McIntyre Ski Area, a small ski resort on a large hill in Straw-Smyth, visitors can rent skiing and snowboarding equipment or go inner tubing down snow-covered slopes in the winter. “Even if you don’t ski or snowboard, I know people who go there to eat and get a drink,” says Barna. McIntyre’s restaurant, The Hill Bar and Grille, is open from spring through October, has a fire pit, and offers weekly events and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Religious services are held at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral and other houses of worship.
Locals make their way up on the chairlift in McIntyre Ski Area to the Weston Witch Tower.
The McIntyre Ski Area is the perfect spot in Straw-Symth to go skiing or tubing.
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Career programs through Manchester School of Technology
The Manchester School District receives a C from Niche and serves the Straw-Smyth area. Depending on proximity, children may attend Smyth Road Elementary School, which receives a C-minus, or McDonough Elementary School, which also receives a C-minus. Students advance to Hillside Middle School, which receives a C-minus. Manchester High School Central, which receives a B, offers students the opportunity to participate in career and technical programs through the Manchester School of Technology.
Hillside Middle School in Manchester is a part of School Administrative Unit 37.
Manchester Central High School is the oldest school in New Hampshire.
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Star gazing at Weston Tower
Previously a cow pasture, Derryfield Park is a 76-acre park with a gazebo and play equipment. The open green space lends itself to picnics and long walks. Locals can stargaze and watch the sunset from Weston Tower, a 66-foot observatory near Derryfield Park. The tower was used as a lookout by raid air wardens during WWII. Flowers encircle the Greek-style temple in the center of Wagner Park, a small green space near the Currier Museum of Art.
The playground at Derryfield Park overlooking the city in Manchester, NH.
Locals make their way up to the Weston Witch Tower to enjoy the autimn sunset.
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Commuters are car-dependent
While the area has sidewalks, the neighborhood is expansive, and many residents rely on cars or bike lanes. The Manchester Transit Authority services the area, and bus stops line Union Street and Bridge Street. U.S. Route 3 and Interstate 93 border Straw-Smyth for easy access to the Manchester area. The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is 8 miles away.
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Straw-Smyth Demographics and Home Trends
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