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East Springfield combines industrial businesses and quaint residences
Springfield’s manufacturing industry was born in its waterside communities, but the landlocked East Springfield neighborhood is where the industry still flourishes. In the early 1900s, factories were established in East Springfield, 3 miles from the mills lining the Connecticut River. During World War II, Westinghouse, Smith & Wesson and Indian Motorcycle ramped up their East Springfield operations to produce equipment for the U.S. military. The growing number of workers led to the construction of homes when the war ended. Those houses remain, and Smith & Wesson still employs 1,000 people in East Springfield. New manufacturers, such as a rail car factory and the distribution center and headquarters of the Big Y supermarket chain, have arrived in the meantime. Factories and warehouses make up the majority of East Springfield, but Interstate 291 and U.S. Route 20 separate the residential section from the industrial area.
Modest post-World War II homes
Homes generally cluster on the east and west ends of East Springfield, removed from the industrial businesses and interstate in the center of the neighborhood. Small Cape Cods and minimal traditional houses built in the 1940s and 1950s sit on compact, rectangular lots, with trees growing alongside the street curb. On some streets, including Osborne Terrace and Bowles Park, oaks and cedars grow from grass medians in the middle of the roads, bolstering the neighborhood’s tree canopy. One- and two-bedroom homes have recently sold from $165,000 to $305,000, but larger houses can cost up to $385,000.
A Cape Cod with a garage in East Springfield.
A vinyl-sided Tudor-style home.
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Central High emphasizes arts education
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can go to Mary O. Pottenger School, which receives a C-plus from Niche. C-minus-rated Van Sickle Academy teaches sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Springfield Public Schools allows students and their families to apply to their preferred high school rather than assigning students to schools. In a child’s prekindergarten, fifth-grade or eighth-grade year, parents submit a ballot listing their first and second choices. One option is Central High School, which gets a B-minus. The school focuses on arts and advanced studies, with a TV production studio and 21 Advanced Placement classes available to students. Many neighboring school districts, including the A-rated Longmeadow Public Schools, accept students who don’t live within their boundaries.
Springfield Central High School is one of the main schools in the area with huge facility in Bay
Van Sickle Academy in Springfield, MA is rated C- by Niche.com.
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Page Boulevard businesses sell used books and serve Puerto Rican food
Most neighborhood businesses are scattered along Page Boulevard, where Red Brick Books has operated for more than 40 years. The shop’s used books are often stacked on shelves horizontally instead of vertically, making it easier to read the titles along the spines. Half a mile down the road, El Morro Bakery and Restaurant serves Puerto Rican dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On the west end is Big Y, a Springfield-based supermarket chain. “The thing about Big Y is they buy local,” says Bill Fiore, a William Raveis Real Estate agent and lifelong resident of the Springfield area. In fact, Big Y sources corn, squash and other produce from a few farms within the county. The neighborhood is within 5 miles of shopping centers on Boston Road that house Walmart, Lowe’s Home Improvement and other big-box stores.
Biy Y is the local spot for groceries in East Springfield.
Inside Atlas Pub you can grab a bite to eat or have a drink.
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Situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and I-291
East Springfield’s large land area and network of highways and interstates make it a car-heavy community with limited walkability. U.S. Route 20 and Interstate 291 intersect in the neighborhood, and the latter leads to downtown Springfield, 5 miles away. “Most people work in downtown Springfield,” says Executive Real Estate Realtor Michael Lima, who sells homes across Springfield. “If you hop on the interstate, you can get there quickly, and traffic is never bad.” Mercy Medical Center is just outside of downtown. Airlines fly to more than 40 destinations from Bradley International Airport, about 20 miles away in Connecticut.
East Springfield Neighborhood Council keeps community clean
The East Springfield Neighborhood Council organizes initiatives such as Beautify East Springfield Together. These events gather volunteers to plant trees, touch up landscaping and clean up the neighborhood. Meanwhile, the East Springfield Branch of the Springfield City Library hosts local clubs for knitters and ukulele strummers and puts on family-friendly activities, such as cooking classes, throughout the week.
Springfield Museums and Marshall Roy Field highlight local recreation
Marshall Roy Field consists of a field with a baseball diamond in each corner. There’s also a playground and splash pad. It’s less than a 5-mile drive to downtown, where the Springfield Museums complex houses museums on art, science and Theodor Geisel, the Springfield native who published dozens of children’s books under the name Dr. Seuss. People also go downtown to see the Springfield Thunderbirds, a minor league hockey team affiliated with the St. Louis Blues, play at the MassMutual Center.
Marshall Roy Park is right behind Pottenger Elementary School.
The playground and nice spot for parents to see and watch their kids in East Springfield.
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Crime and Safety
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East Springfield
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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East Springfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Springfield, Springfield sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in East Springfield, Springfield over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Motivated Seller! BOM! Major Updates completed - A solid opportunity for buyers seeking a 2 Bed, 1-bath home, offering approximately 1,026 sq ft of living space on a corner lot of about 6,377 sq ft with sidewalks. Built in 1951, the home features a functional layout, attached one-car garage, and a breezeway connecting the garage to the house. Recent updates include roof (approx. 2019), siding
Welcome Spring! with this 3 Bedroom Cape, Hardwood floors in living room, dining room, and first floor bedroom. Home boasts two full finished bathrooms, two bedrooms upstairs. A finished basement. Granite Kitchen countertops! This home has a giant backyard, would be a perfect spot to site and accessory dwelling unit. Quiet Street, close to the Big Y Supermarket, on the Springfield, Chicopee line.
This well-maintained 2-family home offers two 2-bedroom units, each featuring hardwood floors, a bright living room, gas heat, and a sun-filled dining room. Perfectly located just one traffic light from Highway 291, makes commuting effortless. This property also includes a two-car garage and additional off-street parking. Situated in a highly convenient central location, you're minutes from
Spacious, Comfy and Cozy.... This house is a must see. Offering 6 Rooms 3 bedrooms and 2 extra rooms in the basement. New Roof and updates throughout. Big backyard perfect for BBQs and fun. Unfinished space on 2nd floor offers potential for additional living area. Call today to make this one yours!
Explore 41 Hicks St, recently updated with fresh interior paint throughout and an accent backsplash in the kitchen. All stainless steel appliances complement the refreshed kitchen, and a cozy fireplace provides a central gathering point. A comfortable patio leads to the expansive fenced in backyard. This home seamlessly blends stylish updates with practical outdoor comfort.. Included 100-Day Home
Rare opportunity to own two single-family homes on adjoining parcels, each with its own 2-car garage, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, investment potential, or extended family accommodations. The primary residence features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen enhanced by a thoughtful addition that expands the living area, a mostly finished basement complete
Well-maintained 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom Colonial offering spacious living areas, generous bedroom sizes, and strong rental history. This tenant-occupied property provides immediate income for investors seeking turnkey addition to their portfolio. Features include finished basement, functional floor plan, ample storage, off-street parking, and a convenient location near schools, shopping, public
Shawna GutowskiColdwell Banker Realty - Western MA
This is the kind of house people wait for without even realizing it. Not the fully flipped, stripped-of-all-character house where you’re afraid to touch anything... but the one with the expensive updates already done while still leaving room to make it your own. Inside you’ll find hardwood floors through the main living areas and bedrooms, a spacious living room, and an eat-in kitchen full of
Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Springfield, MA, offering comfort, space, and modern conveniences. This property features a bright and inviting layout with central air conditioning and energy-efficient solar panels to help manage utility costs. The fully equipped kitchen includes a gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal, while the convenience of an
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