$422,386Average Value$253Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A small, close-knit community in proximity to everything Springfield offers
Just 15 miles from Springfield, Granby is an agrarian-residential community laid at the foot of the Mount Holyoke Range. The town provides residents with all the space they may desire without sacrificing all that comes with being in proximity to downtown Springfield. “Granby is a small, close-knit community. Everybody knows everybody,” Jennifer Crosby, Granby Free Public Library Director and resident of the town for the last 34 years, says. “Granby also just has a safe, quiet feel.”
From ranch-style and Cape Cods to newly built contemporary homes
Residents in Granby can find ranch-styles, Cape Cods, colonials and new contemporary build homes in the community. Ranch-styles and Cape Cods sell for between $225,000 and $350,000, while larger Colonials go for between $350,000 and $450,000. The new build contemporary builds are selling for between $450,000 and $600,000, with some of the larger builds going for up to $800,000. Many homes here offer large yards with some properties sitting on nearly 4 acres of land. The town’s mix of forest and open space offers a relaxed atmosphere, and houses are spread out over 28 square miles of land.
Many in Granby are third generation home owners, meaning most families have been here for long.
Wrapped around porches are though to be of the past buy many buys seeks these features out.
Some Colonials in Granby are simple and straightforward.
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The views around the Schools in Granby are second to none.
Granby Public Schools along with The MacDuffie School
The Granby Public Schools system educates more than 700 students at its two schools, East Meadow Elementary and Granby Junior Senior High. Both schools earned a C-plus grade from Niche. Some residents send their children to The MacDuffie School, a private school serving 6th through 12th grade. The MacDuffie School earned an A-plus grade from Niche.
The 202 is the main way to get around Granby.
Both U.S. Route 202 and Interstate 91 lead to many necessities
U.S. Route 202 rolls from east to west through Granby, and most of the town’s businesses are concentrated along it. The road provides access to the broader area and Springfield. Downtown Springfield is a 17-mile drive. Granby is a 35-mile drive to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Bradley provides non-stop flights to 35+ destinations. The nearest hospital is Holyoke Medical Center, a 7-mile drive. There are no public transit options in Granby so residents rely on personal cars for transportation.
One spot that is always recommended to visit in Granby for breakfast is The Earlee Mug.
A 1950s dining experience at Cindy’s Drive-In
Locals stop by Cindy’s Drive-in, a 1950s diner that’s topped the best list for its hot dogs and ice cream by Springfield’s newspaper, The Republican. In warmer months patrons relax with their treats on the brightly colored picnic tables behind the eatery. Residents don’t have to rise at dawn for coffee at The Earlee Mug, but early birds will appreciate that doors open at 6:30 a.m. Daily specials, listed on a chalkboard shaped like a coffee cup, include country fried steak, chicken noodle soup, and hot dogs and beans. For groceries, residents head to Big Y World Class Market 4 miles east in South Hadley.
Trails to hike in the Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Residents often hike the Bachelor Brook Trailhead to Mount Holyoke Range State Park. If locals still have energy to burn, they can ascend Mount Norwottuck — the highest peak in the Holyoke Range — for sweeping valley views. In the center of Granby, Dufresne Park offers walking trails, a pond, picnic shelters and a dog park. Brown Ellison Park, a gathering place for the community, includes sports fields.
Dufresne Park is a unique park with an in park equestrian for horse back riding and training.
The pond in Dufresne Park is also a favorite fishing spot for residents in Granby.
Dufresne Park have beautiful panoramic views of the Bachelor brook Mountains and trailhead.
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From the Big E to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
“The Big E is a big event for people here,” Crosby says. “People also enjoy going into Springfield to enjoy MGM Casino and the hall of fame.” The Big E is an annual fair that lasts and includes rides, games, and performances. It’s just an 18-mile drive from the Granby. For basketball fans, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is in Springfield and is home to more than 300 inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. It, along with the MGM Casino, are a 15-mile drive from Granby.
Granby’s Free Public Library
Residents of Granby banded together in 1973 to start a quest to replace the town’s original library, which was built in 1917. After 40 years of hard work and fundraising, the $4.7 million Granby Free Public Library was built for its grand opening in 2013. The 12,000-square-foot library provides Granby residents with an extravagant place to grab their next novel.
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Parks in this Area
Buttery Brook Pickleball Courts
Bare Mountain (Mt. Holyoke Range)
Buttery Brook Park
Brown Ellison Park
Buttery Brook
Buttery Brook Park
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
56 min drive
Bus
Granby Heights Condominiums (Out)
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Granby Heights Condominiums (In)
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Lynn Drive (Out)
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.58 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/28/2016Niche Review
I just moved here, so far people are friendly.
2.0Current Resident
2/23/2024Niche Review
There is very little to do in Granby, particularly if you are under the age of 50 or so. It is relatively close to some college towns, but there is nothing to do in the town itself, and the college towns in the surrounding areas are really only good for those who enjoy drinking and partying. The art/music scene is not what you would expect from Western MA. Disappointing. Quiet, though, which is nice.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Granby
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Granby, MA sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Granby, MA over the last 12 months is $425,746, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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The best investment on Earth is Earth! Here is your chance to scoop up this picturesque spot to build your dream home? Bring your builder and plans or talk to ours and build to suit! Almost one acre with successful perc test and 4 bedroom septic design. Perc test results attached to the listing. Great location, easy access to Five College Area, local highways and area amenities. Buyer to perform
Close to everything the surrounding college towns, rivers and mountains have to offer. Enjoy a large private fenced yard, barn view with perennial flowers, fruits and if you choose plant an annual garden of your own on two organic annual garden plots. Close to bus stop, bike path/trails, hiking trails and surrounded with conservation land and Mount Holyoke Range and Skinner State Parks.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,227
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,202
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,507
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
44.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.8%
% Population in Labor Force
77.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
27''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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