
229 Mccarthy Ave Chicopee — Photo 1 of 42
$385,000
229 Mccarthy Ave, Chicopee, MA 01020
Chicopee, MA 01020
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
1,284
Style
Single Family
Built
1961
Move-in ready and renovated from top to bottom, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers hardwood floors throughout, a freshly painted interior, and an abundance of modern updates. Cozy electric fireplace with stone surround in living room. Thermal-pane windows, central air conditioning, and gas heat add comfort and efficiency. Major improvements include new roof (2024), new chimney (2026), and new gutters (2026). The clean, dry basement with full bath offers potential for additional living space. Outside, enjoy a huge, completely fenced-in backyard featuring a 24-foot round above-ground pool, vegetable garden, newly planted privacy hedges, and a large stone fire pit, creating the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. Additional features include an oversized one-car garage and an irrigation well for watering the lawn without using your home’s water supply. With extensive renovations already completed and nothing left to do but move in, this home is a must-see!
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Chicopee, MA.
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Geography
Population
30,167
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$66K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
41.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Hampden County
358 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+18% vs the prior 12 months) — 63 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 642 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,284 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 26,136 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: The Pioneer Group
Listing Office: NextHome Elite Realty
MLS® Number: 73576945
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