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Highland Park in Manchester is a quiet neighborhood, ideal for families with kids.
Where the suburbs meet the countryside
Highland Park straddles the southeast edge of Manchester, providing residents with easy access to both the bustling Interstate 384 and approximately 10 miles of trails meandering through the scenic Case Mountain Recreational Area. Homes on the northwest side of the neighborhood tend to be a short walk or drive from Manchester’s downtown, while the remainder boast larger lots and more of a pastoral feel. “It's a great neighborhood. It’s a walkable neighborhood that's a little more upscale,” says Vincent Diana, an Associate Broker who has been selling properties with William Raveis Real Estate for over 30 years. “Two of the ex-mayors of Manchester live in Highland Park.”
Homes right by downtown or with a little more space
Homes on the northwest corner of the neighborhood sit together on gridded streets and one-third lots, with sidewalks rolling by. Homes south of Interstate 384 tend to offer more interior space and larger lots, but residents are more car dependent. Detached homes tend to follow Cape Cod, Colonial Revival, ranch-style and raised ranch-style designs, with construction dates ranging from the 1920s to the 1990s. Prices tend to range from $250,000 to $550,000. Condos can be found on the west side of Highland Park and tend to sell between $200,000 and $250,000.
You can find homes in just minutes from all of the conveniences of Manchester.
The median sale price of a home in Manchester is $302K.
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Education in the Manchester School District
Kindergarten through fourth grade students can attend Highland Park Elementary, which boasts an active PTA and a recently renovated campus. “It’s a really good school, and everyone wants to be there,” Diana says. Students can move up to Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy for fifth and sixth grade and Illing Middle for seventh and eighth. They can wrap up at Manchester High, which offers over 40 active clubs including Black Student Union, fashion club and robotics. Highland Park Elementary and Illing Middle schools have C-plus grades from Niche, while Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has a C, and Manchester High, a B.
Highland Park Elementary School is a small school with fewer than 300 students in grades K-4.
Bennet Academy is a middle school serving students in Manchester, CT.
Illing Middle School is home to 852 Manchester students in grades 6 - 8.
Manchester High School is home to 1,700 students in 9th through 12th grade.
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Interstate 291 is one of Connecticut's most famous unbuilt highways.
Highland Park is near a highway junction
Residents living on the northwest corner of Highland Park can walk to the restaurants and shops in downtown Manchester, less than a mile west. Interstate 384 runs through the neighborhood and connects to Interstates 84 and 291, as well as U.S. Highways 6 and 44. CT Transit bus line 88 serves East Center St., but it doesn’t enter any of Highland Park’s subdivisions. Downtown Hartford is approximately 12 miles to the west. Manchester Memorial Hospital is within a 3-mile drive of most residences.
Winged cheeseburgers and Highland Park’s own grocery chain
Though it may look like an ordinary brick building from the outside, Shady Glen Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor transports customers to the diners of the ‘50s, featuring a nostalgically decorated interior and a menu full of American classics. Customers rave over Shady Glen’s homemade ice cream and “winged” cheeseburgers, topped with slices of fried cheese which bend much like wings. More eating options, like Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza, can be found along East Center St. and Connecticut Route 83. For errands, a Stop & Shop can be found in Manchester’s Center neighborhood while The Shoppes at Buckland Hill, a mall, and various big-box stores such as Walmart are just north of Interstate 84. But residents don’t have to run far for grocery runs, many opting to stop at a local chain of the same name as the neighborhood. “Highland Park Market is a specialty grocery store that draws people in,” says Richard Yaconiello, Realtor with Cornerstone Real Estate who has sold houses across Manchester for 18 years. “They have a lot of specialty products like produce grown by local farmers, but you’ll find other things too.” Other products include baked goods, pizzas and sushi.
Highland Park Residents will always run into friends and neighbors waiting in line for ice cream at Shady Glen.
Highland Park Market is an old fashioned community grocer known for customer service and staff who'll load your groceries in the car.
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Highland Park’s parks
There’s no shortage of parks in Highland Park. Case Mountain Recreational Area welcomes hikers to explore 10 miles of interconnected trails and offers stellar views of the surrounding countryside. “Case Mountain is really cool, you climb up to the top and you have this outrageous view,” Diana says. “You look out, and you can see into Massachusetts.” The park is iconic for its five-arched bridge which stretches over a waterfall. More trails can be found just to the north by Porter Reservoir. Charter Oak Park invites children to climb on playgrounds and play instruments at the park’s “music garden.” The park also provides access to the Charter Oak Greenway, which follows the meandering Hop Brook. Other recreational attractions include the Lutz Children’s Museum, the Manchester Dog Park and Manchester Country Club, which offers 18 holes of golf.
The Waterfall at Case Mountain is a popular spot for Highland Park residents.
Highland Park residents willing to hike through the woods at Porter Reservoir.
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Highland Park residents have a front row seat as the Manchester Road Race passes by each Thanksgiving. This statue honors 4 time winner Joe McCluskey.
Events focused on families and charities
Manchester’s Neighborhoods and Families Division puts on various family-friendly events throughout the year such as a Juneteenth celebration and a weekly farmers market. The town is also well-known for its Manchester Road Race, a 4.8-mile run each Thanksgiving morning where proceeds go to fund muscular dystrophy research.
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Parks in this Area
Charter Oak Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Porter Reservoir
Trails
Parking Lot
Hiking
Center Springs Park
Northwest Park
Center Memorial Park
Case Mountain
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
41 min drive
Bus
E Center St & Opp Coburn Rd
Bus
Middle Tpke E & Welcome Pl
Bus
E Center St & Parker St
Bus
E Center St & Woodbridge St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Highland Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland Park, Manchester sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Highland Park, Manchester over the last 12 months is $413,903, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath colonial! Step into the foyer and be greeted by tall ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. The cozy living room features a charming fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The updated kitchen boasts a spacious island that seamlessly connects to the dining area, offering ample space for cooking and entertaining. The main
Welcome home to this turnkey 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Ranch in Manchester! This home has been meticulously kept. Beautiful Hardwood flooring throughout. Open concept living with a spacious Living Room, Dining room and Den. Primary suite is on the first level and has a walk in closet, vanity area and a private bathroom. Additional Bedrooms are on the upper level and feature bright, open and airy
Lovely setting for this historic home (built in 1845) in Manchester. Updated kitchen and baths, this home offers 4 bdrms and 1 1/2 baths. Living room (front to back) and formal dining room. Wood floors, updates thermopane windows, 2 thermostats and a sweet side porch to sit and enjoy the private, fenced in yard. Shed and two car garage, too!
Discover your dream home in Manchester, CT, at the sought-after High Ledge Circle and Rock Ridge Road. Abutting Case Mountain Preserve. Hiking Biking Nature trails. Ideal location minutes to Town and Highway access. This new construction opportunity offers a chance to custom-build your ideal home, with a generous minimum of 2100 sq ft of living space price point is $280 per sq ft per spec sheet
Discover your dream home in Manchester, CT, at the sought-after High Ledge Circle and Rock Ridge Road. Abutting Case Mountain Preserve. Hiking Biking Nature trails. Ideal location minutes to Town and Highway access. This new construction opportunity offers a chance to custom-build your ideal home, with a generous minimum of 2100 sq ft of living space price point is $280 per sq ft per spec sheet
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,150
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,578
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,370
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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