Wolfe Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Manchester, New Hampshire
Hillsborough County 03102
Midcentury New England homes and new traditional constructions
Side roads branch off Boynton Street, creating a network of quiet suburbs and residential neighborhoods. The majority of the housing in Wolfe Park was built between the 1920s and 1960s, and compact designs, such as Cape Cods and ranch-style homes, are common. Modest lots offer enough room for a few shade trees and the occasional backyard pool. The smaller, mid-1900s single-family homes often cost between $250,000 and $450,000, but the few new constructions with traditional elements and larger floor plans may list between $500,000 and $700,000. A few homes fall into a flood zone due to their proximity to the Merrimack River, so some mortgage providers may require flood insurance.
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Local baseball leagues at Wolfe Park
Right in the center of the neighborhood is Wolfe Park, which has a small playground and shares space with The Growing Years daycare center. The park is mostly popular because of its large basketball court and surrounding ballfields used for community pickup games. Wolfe Park is also where West Side Little League teams play ball. “This is where you can cheer on neighborhood kids as they make their Little League debuts. Everyone knows each other here,” Kanteres says. On the north side of the neighborhood on South Main Street is the start of the Piscataquog River Park Bike Path, which crosses the Hands Across the Merrimack Footbridge into the downtown part of Manchester. The Manchester Dog Park and Bass Island Park are both on Second Street, where owners can bring their pets to play, or boaters can launch their watercraft or kayaks from the small boat ramp nearby.Nearby Manchester public schools and programs
Parker-Varney School is fairly close to most homes, making it convenient for families that like to bike or walk to school together in the morning. This elementary teaches kindergarten through fifth grade and has a large outdoor blacktop and playground space. Middle School at Parkside is located north of the Piscataquog River, and is also right next to the Parkside Community Garden. Both schools are graded a C-minus on Niche. Manchester High School West is just a few blocks from the middle school. It has a large football stadium, several tennis courts and is within a few hundred feet of the West Manchester Branch Library. The high school is rated a C on Niche.
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Getting around in Manchester and commutes to Boston
As the neighborhood is just 5 miles across the Merrimack River from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Wolfe Park residents can get dropped off at the terminal in less than 15 minutes. Downtown Manchester itself is about 2 miles away and can be reached by crossing the Merrimack at Granite Street. Several bus lines through the Manchester Transit Authority run up and down Second Street throughout the day, and there are also a few stops on South Main Street. Those who live in Manchester but work in Boston can drive 54 miles south via Interstate 93 to reach Boston. When traffic is light, the trip takes about an hour.Shops and restaurants on Second Street
Second Street is the area’s main thoroughfare, which is flanked on both sides by several shops, restaurants, commercial buildings and medical clinics. On its south side are large stores like Trader Joe’s, Kohl’s and Marshalls. Among the chain fast food joints are locally owned spots like T-Bones Great American Eatery and KC’s Rib Shack, which has a rustic roadhouse interior and serves racks of ribs and pulled pork sandwiches. Second Street stretches all the way south to the Massachusetts border, where it becomes the Daniel Webster Highway. The highway is home to several strip malls and the Pheasant Lane Mall, which has over 100 stores. There are also dozens of familiar store brands like Costco, Walmart and Target.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Josh Naughton Team
Josh Naughton Team
RE/MAX Innovative Properties
(351) 333-4742
173 Total Sales
2 in Wolfe Park
$182K - $310K Price Range
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Phil Bates
Phil Bates
Galactic Realty Group LLC
(603) 691-2338
47 Total Sales
1 in Wolfe Park
$182,000 Price
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Corrine Bonnette
Corrine Bonnette
EXP Realty
(603) 377-8130
55 Total Sales
1 in Wolfe Park
$450,000 Price
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Karen Rivard
Karen Rivard
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty
(833) 853-8974
126 Total Sales
1 in Wolfe Park
$430,000 Price
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Theresa Grella
Theresa Grella
EXP Realty
(603) 685-3499
98 Total Sales
1 in Wolfe Park
$478,000 Price
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Crystal Ashman
Crystal Ashman
Coldwell Banker Classic Realty
(855) 801-5811
98 Total Sales
1 in Wolfe Park
$456,275 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Wolfs Park
Raco Theodore Park
Bass Island Park
Peanut Park
Walker St Park
Merrimack River Park - South
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wolfe Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wolfe Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wolfe Park, Manchester sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wolfe Park, Manchester over the last 12 months is $418,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$400,000
Median Sale Price
$418,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$315
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
633
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,434
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,672
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,147
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,875 - $2,800 per month
- Carisbrooke at Manchester
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 740+ Sq Ft
- 180 Woodbury St
- Manchester, NH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,350
Median Age
42
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,972
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,181
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
35.2%
Advanced Degrees
9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72
/ 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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