Palmer

Palmer

Located in Hampden County

$347,264 Average Value
$229 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Palmer is known as the town of seven railroads for its 19th-century roots as a major railway crossroad. It's a modern-day hub of transportation, too, thanks to its convenience to the Massachusetts Pike. "Palmer is a popular bedroom community for people who work in eastern and western Massachusetts, thanks to its easy access to the pike," says Karen King, a Realtor with RE/MAX Connections.

Homes in Palmer tend to range in price from around $300,000 up to $700,000. You'll generally find brick Ranchers, vinyl-sided Cape Cods, and stately Colonials. You'll spot plenty of well-kept yards, basketball hoops in driveways, and neighbors out and about taking walks and waving to each other on the street. Palmer is home to quiet streets a sense of small-town living, according to King. "We tend to have bigger lots in Palmer," says King.

Depot Village is Palmer's downtown and commercial center that's home to Union Station, a railway station turned historic site, and a train-themed restaurant called Steaming Tender. Along Park Street, you'll find restaurants and shops – catch a game at Tailgate Tavern, try the K.I.S.S. breakfast special at Girly's Grill or initiate tastebud takeoff at Apollo 1 restaurant with their Italian, Greek and American dishes.

Students in the area are part of the Palmer Public School District, which has a C+ rating on Niche and above-average ratings for its teachers and college prep, along with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. There are two schools in the district, Old Mill Pond Elementary and Palmer High School, which have a C-plus and B-minus rating on Niche, respectively. Palmer High School is known for its teachers and college prep programs, along with being a top 20 STEM school in Springfield, Massachusetts, according to Niche.

With a long history as a rail town, Modern-day Palmer has picked up the pace along the winding track of Palmer Motorsports Park. Nature surrounds the track, which has become a destination for local car clubs and drawn racetrack enthusiasts to the area. If you're looking for something at a slower pace, head to Burleigh Park. In the shade of a 20-acre forest, the park is home to a basketball court and several baseball diamonds.

Pulaski Park is another popular outdoor space known not only for its green space but also for its cultural value. It's a hub for polka music and is known as the polka capital of New England, thanks to its popularity among polka performers. Not only can you catch live music at the park, but it's also a popular spot for the community to gather on sunny weekends. "Palmer has a welcoming and friendly community," King says.

20 miles from Springfield, Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 20 zip through southern Palmer, providing easy access to the city and surrounding area. Just be sure you don't take what you've learned at the motorsports park and apply it to the highway.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Trish Russo

    Trish Russo

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (860) 791-3720

    37 Total Sales

    1 in Palmer

    $280,000 Price

    Trish Russo
  • Tammy Sandomierski

    Tammy Sandomierski

    Responds Quickly

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

    (413) 241-5131

    67 Total Sales

    7 in Palmer

    $185K - $515K Price Range

    Tammy Sandomierski
  • Kimberly Amundarain

    Kimberly Amundarain

    Executive Real Estate Inc.

    (860) 846-4676

    24 Total Sales

    1 in Palmer

    $340,000 Price

    Kimberly Amundarain
  • Christina Pietras

    Christina Pietras

    Naples Realty Group

    (413) 278-6757

    49 Total Sales

    1 in Palmer

    $135,000 Price

    Christina Pietras
  • Richard Allen

    Richard Allen

    Media Realty Group Inc.

    (774) 278-5419

    59 Total Sales

    1 in Palmer

    $350,000 Price

    Richard Allen
  • Ray Hoess-Brooks

    Ray Hoess-Brooks

    Responds Quickly

    HB Real Estate, LLC

    (860) 356-3690

    129 Total Sales

    4 in Palmer

    $140K - $415K Price Range

    Ray Hoess-Brooks
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Open Houses

  • Sunday, May 25
    1 - 3pm

    20 Vicardav Ave, Palmer, MA 01069

    $364,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,496 Sq Ft
    • 20 Vicardav Ave
    • New 3 days ago

    The double wide paved driveway brings you past beautiful, mature plantings, and perennial flowers, with an underground sprinkler system for low maintenance. Enjoy the convenience of direct access to home from the attached 2 car tandem carport. The level back yard is accessed directly from the deck, with ample space for the enjoyment of many activities, such as tents, games, cookouts, play

    Melissa Croteau Scott Gregory Group

  • Tuesday, May 27
    5 - 6:30pm

    65-67 Summer St, Palmer, MA 01079

    $399,900

    • 6 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,576 Sq Ft
    • 65-67 Summer St
    • New 3 days ago

    Seeking a multi-family home in a country setting? Located on a dead end road on .77 acres, this duplex boasts brand new windows, new roof, remodeled kitchens, updated plumbing & electrical, new flooring, & it is freshly painted throughout. This property is the definition of MOVE IN READY. As you step into each unit, you will appreciate the openness on the main floor with the kitchen, dining and

    Jaclyn McMullen Chestnut Oak Associates

  • Sunday, Jun 1
    11am - 1pm

    2018-2020 Prospect St, Palmer, MA 01080

    $350,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,156 Sq Ft
    • 2018-2020 Prospect St
    • New 5 days ago

    Open House: Sun. June 1 from 11AM-1PM. Consistent upgrades and maintenance, following a full remodel in 2004, make this side-by-side duplex stand out! Take note sharp owner-occupants seeking to offset expenses with rental income, or investors. The property features two units, both w/ 1st floor laundry, ample closets and spacious separated basements. Unit 2020, 2bd, 1.5 bath, is move-in ready and

    Carrie Saldo All The Marbles Realty, LLC

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