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 offers a peaceful neighborhood with low noise levels and tranquil streets, creating a calm environment. The area features many duplexes, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes, predominantly built before 1960, providing diverse housing options with two- and three-bedroom layouts. Grocery stores, cafes, and clothing shops are conveniently close, along with various public and private schools within easy reach. This part of the city benefits from nearby bus lines and a short drive to highways, making access to other areas manageable. Gentle slopes contribute to a bike-friendly environment, complementing the neighborhood’s relaxed vibe and local conveniences.
Highlights
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
Forest Park is rather bike-friendly since there are not many elevation changes to confront cyclists. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of Springfield are located in places that are also suitable for those who like to travel as pedestrians; many daily needs can be met without a car, and numerous businesses are reasonably close by. The public transit infrastructure in Forest Park is not very convenient. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. On the other hand, cars are a fairly good transportation option in Forest Park. Most properties for sale are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway, such as I-91.
Services
Locals will appreciate that wherever their property is situated in this area, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With respect to eating, property owners in Forest Park will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Likewise, Forest Park is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, and house buyers can enjoy a few cafes as well. It is also convenient to get to a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian.
Character
Forest Park offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets can still be quite lively, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally located very close by. At the same time, this neighborhood is very good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as there tend to be 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
- $26,652
- Median Household Income
- $62,265
Housing Type
- 36.5% SINGLE DETACHED
- 5.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 41.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 11.2% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 5.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.6% MOBILE
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 41.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 5.2%
- Mobile
- 0.6%
- Semi detached
- 5.1%
- Single detached
- 36.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 11.2%
Population Age
- 0 to 4
- 9.2%
- 5 to 9
- 6.9%
- 10 to 14
- 6.3%
- 15 to 19
- 5.3%
- 20 to 24
- 6.2%
- 25 to 29
- 10.4%
- 30 to 34
- 9.3%
- 35 to 39
- 6.6%
- 40 to 44
- 5.8%
- 45 to 49
- 5.0%
- 50 to 54
- 6.1%
- 55 to 59
- 7.9%
- 60 to 64
- 4.1%
- 65 to 69
- 3.8%
- 70 to 74
- 2.7%
- 75 to 79
- 2.1%
- 80 to 84
- 1.3%
- 85 and over
- 0.9%
- Median Age
- 35.1 years
Education Level
- 19.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.2% PHD
- Bachelor's degree
- 10.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.1%
- PhD
- 1.2%
- High School
- 32.5%
- Master's degree
- 6.0%
- Did not graduate high school
- 19.6%
- Professional degree
- 2.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.0%
Commute Mode
- 1.4% FOOT
- 0.1% BIKE
- 4.3% TRANSIT
- 83.9% DRIVE
- 1.0% OTHER
- Bike
- 0.1%
- Drive
- 83.9%
- None
- 9.3%
- Other
- 1.0%
- Transit
- 4.3%
- Foot
- 1.4%
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