General Shepard - 62+ Preferred

25 Thomas St, Westfield, MA 01085

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Highlights

  • Planned Social Activities
  • Elevator
  • Property Manager on Site

About General Shepard - 62+ Preferred

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SECTION-8 WAITLIST. Income restrictions and guidelines apply. General Shepard consists of 107 apartment homes. At the center of the community is a beautiful courtyard in which residents can relax in the gazebo, or take a walk and enjoy the flower gardens. General Shepard is located in the heart of downtown Westfield, MA. Westfield is rich in history, which includes the history of General William Shepard, for whom our community is named. General William Shepard, a distinguished Westfield native, fought in the War for Independence and was the companion of General Washington in most of his battles of the Revolution. A statue of General Shepard stands in the center of the town green. We are a subsidized, Income base rent community.

General Shepard - 62+ Preferred is an apartment community located in Hampden County and the 01085 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Westfield School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Fully Applianced Kitchens
  • Heat & Hot Water Included

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Recycling

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Video Patrol
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Recycling
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Courtyard
  • Private Bathroom

Apartment Features

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Tub/Shower

Disposal

  • Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Intercom
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Linen Closet
Location
25 Thomas St, Westfield,
MA 01085
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Neighborhood

Amidst a mainly rural area, Downtown Westfield is the commercial district of a small town in southwest Massachusetts. Situated about 12 miles west of Springfield and Chicopee along Connecticut River, Westfield remains a peaceful, secluded suburbia surrounded by sprawling woodlands, rumbling rivers, and open land.

Downtown Westfield boasts a variety of local restaurants, bars, and businesses near Highway 20 and Main Street. This charming downtown district is surrounded by single-family homes and a few condo rentals situated on spacious lots with tree-lined streets.

Regarded as a very safe, family-friendly neighborhood, residents enjoy spending their time in the great outdoors. Golf courses, conservation areas, and community parks can be found in town.

Learn more about living in Downtown Westfield 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Westfield Westfield, MA
1 Bedroom $1,411 $1,616
2 Bedrooms $1,468 $1,743
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 19 min 9.5 mi
Drive: 22 min 11.5 mi
Drive: 25 min 12.6 mi
General Shepard - 62+ Preferred is within 6 minutes or 3.1 miles from Westfield State University. It is also near Holyoke Community College and American International College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
196 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
307 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,008 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
241 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
332 Students
Nearby
Transportation

General Shepard - 62+ Preferred is near Bradley International, located 18.4 miles or 39 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 18 min 9.1 mi
Drive: 20 min 12.1 mi
Drive: 28 min 16.8 mi
Drive: 36 min 23.8 mi
Drive: 44 min 29.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Bradley International
Drive: 39 min 18.4 mi

Walkability Near General Shepard - 62+ Preferred

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from General Shepard - 62+ Preferred.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
General Shepard - 62+ Preferred has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Stanley Park
Drive: 4 min 2.5 mi
Hampton Ponds State Park
Drive: 12 min 6.4 mi
Robinson State Park
Drive: 17 min 7.2 mi
Springfield Science Museum
Drive: 19 min 9.9 mi
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Drive: 21 min 10.4 mi
General Shepard - 62+ Preferred has 5 parks within 10.4 miles, including Stanley Park, Robinson State Park, and Hampton Ponds State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 17 min 9.0 mi
Drive: 18 min 9.3 mi
General Shepard - 62+ Preferred has 3 hospitals within 9.3 miles, the nearest is Baystate Noble Hospital which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Drive: 24 min 13.7 mi
Drive: 56 min 36.7 mi
General Shepard - 62+ Preferred has 3 military bases within 36.7 miles, the nearest is Barnes Map Air Guard Station which is 4.1 miles away and a 10 minute drive.

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