Pending
157 TRAFTON RD # 159SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108
6
2
3,243 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Realty; Andrzej Jamroga
MLS® #: 73577351
Forest Park
Springfield
About the neighborhood
Forest Park is a neighborhood known for its calm atmosphere and convenient daily amenities. It features mostly duplexes along with small apartment buildings and single detached homes, primarily offering two- and three-bedroom options. The area has a gentle terrain, making it well-suited for biking, complemented by a variety of business types nearby, including grocery stores, cafes, and dining options. Primary and secondary schools, both public and private, are easily accessible. This neighborhood benefits from proximity to major highways like I-91, and several bus lines provide public transit options. Forest Park combines quietness with pockets of liveliness along busy streets.
Highlights
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
The bike is a good method of transportation in Forest Park as there are few elevation changes to challenge bicycle riders. Many of the houses for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also rather well-suited for pedestrians; meeting day-to-day needs is convenient without the use of a vehicle, and various businesses are reasonably close at hand. The public transit service in this part of the city is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner. On the other hand, driving is a good mode of transportation in Forest Park. Most real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway, such as I-91.
Services
It is very often feasible for property owners in Forest Park to buy groceries without needing to get in a car. Likewise, this part of the city is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, and a limited selection of cafes can be found as well. It is also convenient to reach a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian. As far as education is concerned, locals will welcome that no matter where their property is located in this part of the city, both primary and secondary schools are close by. In addition to public schools, Forest Park is served by private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.
Character
Forest Park is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Even though this neighborhood is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. At the same time, this neighborhood is very good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly6.6
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.6
Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical
Transit friendly3.4
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants7.0
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries8.2
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping6.2
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes5.0
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.4
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife6.0
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant3.6
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $25,352
- Median Household Income
- $51,450
Housing Type
- 32.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 3.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 45.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 14.8% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 4.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.4% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 32.0%
- Semi detached
- 3.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 45.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 14.8%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 4.0%
- Mobile
- 0.4%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 37.9 years
- 0 to 4
- 7.9%
- 5 to 9
- 5.9%
- 10 to 14
- 7.5%
- 15 to 19
- 6.8%
- 20 to 24
- 7.7%
- 25 to 29
- 9.2%
- 30 to 34
- 7.1%
- 35 to 39
- 7.8%
- 40 to 44
- 6.5%
- 45 to 49
- 5.9%
- 50 to 54
- 5.4%
- 55 to 59
- 7.7%
- 60 to 64
- 4.3%
- 65 to 69
- 2.8%
- 70 to 74
- 3.5%
- 75 to 79
- 2.1%
- 80 to 84
- 0.7%
- 85 and over
- 1.1%
Education Level
- 20.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 18.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.6% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 20.6%
- High School
- 32.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 18.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.6%
- Master's degree
- 5.6%
- Professional degree
- 2.3%
- PhD
- 1.2%
Commute Mode
- 2.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 5.6% TRANSIT
- 83.7% DRIVE
- 1.4% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 5.6%
- Drive
- 83.7%
- Other
- 1.4%
- None
- 7.3%
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