Commercial development opportunity in one of Springfield’s most populated and affluent neighborhoods, 16 Acres. The parcel is well-positioned at the busy, signalized intersection of Allen Street and Bicentennial Highway, with greater than 30,000 vehicles passing daily. Neighboring sites include Bicentennial Plaza (a popular local retail center), Florence Bank, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and several medical properties. At the crossroads of Springfield's suburbs, the site benefits from great visibility, strong east-west commuter traffic, and is convenient to regional retail hub Five Town Plaza. Many usage and configuration possibilities for retailers, QSRs, etc. Split commercial and residential zoning. The site includes a right-of-way to the traffic signal.
Old Hill, located between State Street and the Connecticut River, is a historic and residential Springfield neighborhood with hillside streets and a patchwork of brick and clapboard homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the State Street corridor near Mason Square, where corner markets, barbershops, and longtime eateries set a steady, street-level rhythm. Victorian-era houses and early-20th-century multifamily buildings shape the blocks, with mature trees softening the slopes. Footpaths and overlooks in nearby Forest Park add a green counterpoint to the urban grid. Cultural anchors such as the Springfield Museums and Symphony Hall sit close by, with the Basketball Hall of Fame along the riverfront. The setting links daily errands with museum days and park loops without leaning on a car for every trip.
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Vacant parcel at 0 Allen St (ss), Springfield, MA
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Gas service available nearby
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Not a senior community
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Directions: Next to Florence Bank
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