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Historic roadway anchors this commercial-heavy neighborhood
Anchored by and named for a historic thoroughfare dating to Colonial times, the neighborhood of Boston Road is a contemporary center of commerce with a rural twist on the east side of Springfield, Mass. “It's a great mixed-use neighborhood, one of the more business-focused with a major commercial corridor that runs right through it,” says Ed Whitley, deputy director of neighborhood services for the city of Springfield. “It has one of the smallest residential areas, but one of the largest commercial aspects." Once a major waypoint on the first postal road between Boston and New York, the Boston Road corridor today provides convenient access to big-box retailers, full-service grocery stores and an eclectic mix of eateries. Residents enjoy the added convenience of several outdoor recreational areas in and around the neighborhood.
Boston Road has a perfect balance between residential and commercial area.
Wait Boston Road Marker can be in front of the Armory Museum in Boston Road.
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Myriad options and more on the way along the Boston Road corridor
Walmart Supercenter, Kohls, Lowe’s and Stop & Shop are just a few of the retail stores residents have access to on the short drive along Boston Road from one end of the neighborhood to the other. Commerce used to be anchored by the Eastfield Mall, but the land it once occupied will soon be home to a major new mixed-use development. “They're in the process of tearing that down and replacing it with housing and a commercial plaza,” says Whitley, who adds that the type of housing has yet to be determined. Eateries include everything from a collection of fast-food chains to local favorites such as the family owned Siano’s Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant. The best-known dining option in the neighborhood is Friendly’s, a casual family restaurant chain that was founded in Springfield in 1935 as an ice cream shop. Its company headquarters are located along Boston Road just minutes from the neighborhood in the adjacent community of Wilbraham.
Walmart Supercenter can be easily accessed via public transportation.
Wilbraham Flowers in Boston Road opens up upon a busy season ahead.
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Beach access and waterfront recreation are unique aspects of the neighborhood
Proximity to outdoor recreation is an attractive detail of the neighborhood. Five Mile Pond Park and the adjacent Lake Lorraine are popular spots for boating and fishing and also offer plenty of green space to explore and enjoy the natural landscape. In addition, residents have seasonal beach access for swimming at Five Mile Pond Park and Loon Pond, another neighborhood destination located less than a mile away. “That is unique to that part of the city,” Whitley says. “Boston Road is one of the few neighborhoods to have bodies of water like that.” North Branch Tributary Park is a smaller neighborhood green space that is perfect for passive recreation. North Branch Park, within walking distance of the neighborhood, provides a place to play basketball, a fitting activity in the city where the sport was invented in 1891. The Soccer City Sports Center is a popular indoor venue nearby that offers an array of leagues, tournaments and clinics.
Fivemile Pond is Boston Road resident's top choice for a beach day.
Soccer City Sports Center is center of many local tournaments offering different types of games.
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Colonial and Cape Cod architectural styles are prominent
The neighborhood packs a variety of options into its residential pockets. "It's a good mix," says Whitley. "The homes are mostly Colonials or Cape Cods." The Colonial Revival style is prominent among single-family homes and duplexes, while Cape Cod architecture is a highlight of the more established homes. Ranch-style homes on spacious lots also can be found among housing typically priced between $250,000 and $450,000. Smaller manufactured homes starting at under $100,000 provide an alternative option.
Amongst the variety of types of homes Cape Cod makes highlight as the most seen in Boston Road.
Colonial contribute to the variety of homes in Boston Road.
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Residents enjoy "gateway" access to points of interest in several nearby states
For those who want or need public transportation, bus stops can be found dotting Boston Road, which eventually merges with State Street and leads directly into Downtown Springfield about 6 miles away. Many of the city’s buses work out of nearby Union Station, whose Amtrak service is the Commonwealth’s busiest outside of the Greater Boston area. The downtown area is home to several annual events, highlighted by the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival at Stearns Square each summer. Interstate 90 and 291 intersect less than 5 miles from the neighborhood, providing convenient travel to points of interest in several nearby states. "We're a great gateway city,” Whitley says. “We're within one to two hours of everything, whatever you're looking for." Three capital cities -- Hartford, Conn., Providence, R.I., and Boston – and the states of Vermont and New Hampshire, which provide skiing and other recreational adventures, are all located between 25 and 100 miles away. Just outside the city is Westover Airport, which has no commercial service but offers charter flights to major cities throughout the region.
Central High School is one of the largest in western Massachusetts
The neighborhood’s youngest students can attend Warner School, rated C-plus by Niche and conveniently located in the neighborhood. Older students can attend John F. Kennedy Academy, rated C-minus, and Central High, a B-rated school. With more than 2,000 students, Central is one of the largest high schools in western Massachusetts, but the student-teacher ratio is 13 to 1. Visual and performing arts and STEM programs anchor the school’s advanced-course offerings.
Springfield Central High School opens doors to many students to surrounding neighborhoods.
The Warner School serves students in pre-k through the fifth grade in Springfield, MA.
John F. Kennedy Academy is the result of a school and community working together.
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Moderate crime rating
The Criminal Apprehension Program index gives the neighborhood a 5-out-of-10, considered a moderate rating.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Boston Road Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Boston Road, Springfield sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Boston Road, Springfield over the last 12 months is $300,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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