Proud to present the Historic Ames Sword Co Buildings! Situated in the heart of Chicopee, MA by Chicopee River, this mill presents a unique redevelopment opportunity, with great enthusiasm and collaboration from town officials to help create a vibrant residential and or commercial destination. This 5-building parcel spans over 2 acres and is zoned both Commercial & Industrial! Potential to develop affordable housing, condos, 55+ community, medical offices, luxury living units, self storage and more. Rentable Warehouse and Heated storage potential. Equipped with loading docks and freight elevators offering endless potential in an established Opportunity Zone with possible grant funding. The property is structurally sound and ideally positioned for conversion into apartments or mixed-use development. 11’ to 16’ ceilings! Don’t miss this rare chance to transform a riverside compound into a signature waterfront development with long-term value and community impact.
Chicopee Center, located between the Chicopee River and the Connecticut River, is a civic and historic Chicopee neighborhood with a classic downtown grid and mill-era brick architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Center Street at Springfield Street, where storefronts, cafés, and municipal buildings set a steady, daytime bustle. City Hall anchors the streetscape with formal civic presence, while the Chicopee Public Library adds a quieter, study-and-stroll rhythm. Nearby, the Polish Center of Discovery and Learning and the Chicopee Center Canalwalk bring local history into view along the old industrial corridor. Side streets mix triple-deckers and compact single-family homes, with pocket parks and river edges shaping the geography.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
25 total rooms
Bathrooms
25 full bathrooms
Exterior features
Waterfront on a river
2.2-acre lot
Home design
5+ family building with units up and down
4 stories
Parking
75 paved open parking spaces
Construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Built year approximate (per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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