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Colchester

Colchester

Located in New London County

$442,480 Average Value
$266 Average Price per Sq Ft
20 Homes For Sale

Classic small-town Connecticut living

The small town of Colchester, in New London County, was settled as a farming community in the late 1600s. By the late 1700s, it was fully industrialized, with tanneries, mills, creameries and canneries. Modern Colchester is more of a commuter community, with residents heading to Hartford and New London for work at big employers like Aetna and General Dynamics Electric Boat. “It’s a great middle location for families with one spouse working in one town and the other spouse working in another,” says Joyce Covone, a Berkshire Hathaway Realtor with over 30 years of experience. But the close-knit, small-town New England atmosphere is really the draw. “We have a town green with a gazebo where there’s always something going on. It’s a great, busy place to live,” Covone says.

A wide price range for single-family homes

Housing runs the gamut from modest manufactured homes in age-restricted communities like Colchester Commons to large New Traditionals in subdivisions like North Pond. Classic ranch-style homes, raised ranch-style homes, split-levels, Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods are also common. Prices start under $100,000 and quickly rise to nearly $900,000. Custom-built estates with hundreds of acres of land, while rare, can sell for more than $1 million. Connecticut’s snow season is typically between November and April, but residents can expect the bulk of snow to fall in January and February.

Highly rated Colchester Public Schools

The Colchester Public Schools district, which gets a B from Niche, serves over 2,000 students with an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The district comprises five schools, including B-minus-rated Colchester Elementary, B-plus-rated Jack Jackter Intermediate, A-minus-rated William J. Johnston Middle and B-plus-rated Bacon Academy, the high school. East of the River Transition Academy is an alternative school for students between the ages of 18 and 22; it does not have a Niche score. Bacon Academy offers dual enrollment and early college credit programs in partnership with the University of Connecticut, Eastern Connecticut State University and Connecticut State Community College.

Events on Colchester Town Green and outdoor recreation nearby

The Colchester Town Green, between Main Street and Hayward Avenue, hosts various events on the grass around the gazebo. “They do tech sales on the green, there’s a farmer’s market every Sunday with local vendors, and once a month in the summer, they do a classic car show,” Covone says. It also hosts Colchester’s summer concert series and seasonal celebrations, including the annual Christmas tree lighting and the annual Pumpkins & Pooches fall festival and dog show. Chanticlair Golf Course, a public, nine-hole course, and the adjacent Colchester Golf Range are on the north side of town, near the Colchester Recreation Complex. The big park, known locally as the RecPlex, has ballfields, tennis courts and a splash pad. Day Pond State Park and Salmon River State Forest, to the west, offer fishing, swimming, hiking and picnicking.

Historic downtown Colchester has locally owned retailers, restaurants

Colchester’s town center is full of auto parts stores, banks, doctors’ offices and other small businesses. “The only chain store is Stop & Shop. We have no Walmart, no Kohl’s, nothing like that. Most everything is independently owned,” Covone says. There’s Colchester Mill Fabrics & Quilting, a second-generation, family-owned quilt shop, and locally owned clothing boutiques, like Thread & Nail and Boutique at 56. Folklore & Fable Booksellers is an independent, woman-owned bookstore next to the Cragin Memorial Library. Noel’s Market is an independent grocery store near Big Gary’s Colchester Wine & Spirits. “We have plenty of package stores. And there are a lot of restaurants, ranging from Italian to diner style to Chinese,” Covone says. For ribs, she recommends Oz ‘n Bones BBQ.

Hartford and coastal Connecticut under 30 miles away

State Road 2 runs northwest to Hartford, about 25 miles away, and southeast to Norwich, less than 20 miles away. Hartford Hospital, on the south side of the capital city, is about 30 miles from most homes. The drive typically takes 30 minutes without traffic. Popular coastal vacation towns, like Niantic and New London, are just over 20 miles south. Ferry service is available from New London to Fishers and Block islands. The Hamptons, in New York, are about 90 miles away, or a three-hour trip via State Road 2, Interstate 395 and the Cross Sound Ferry.

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Colchester Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$445,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$325,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$447,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
159
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$266

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
20
Months of Supply
1.50

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jul 26
    10am - 12pm

    114 Wildwood Rd, Colchester, CT 06415

    $339,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,303 Sq Ft
    • 114 Wildwood Rd

    Welcome to your perfect YEAR-ROUND lakeside escape! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfort and breathtaking views of the water. Offering 1,303 square feet, this ranch has plenty of space for your family. The walkout basement adds extra room for a workshop or additional storage. The oversized deck is ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or simply soaking in the lake views. Nestled on Lake

    Tina Wazny Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Thursday, Jul 31
    11am - 12:30pm

    44 Brindlewood Path, Colchester, CT 06415

    $350,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,336 Sq Ft
    • 44 Brindlewood Path
    • New 11 days ago

    Coming soon in Colchester! Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, 44 Brindlewood Path offers a spacious raised ranch with a flexible layout and private outdoor space. The main level features vaulted ceilings, a sunlit living room, and an open dining area with a slider that leads to a deck-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space and a functional layout to make it your

    Nicole Defrancesco Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Saturday, Jul 26
    12 - 2pm

    246 Waterhole Rd, Colchester, CT 06415

    $725,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,645 Sq Ft
    • 246 Waterhole Rd
    • New 2 days ago

    This amazingly detailed 3650 sq ft Ranch on 1.4 acres welcomes you upon entrance into its tiled grand foyer, leading into the Great Room. You will notice floor to ceiling stone fireplace, custom built-ins and Brazilian cherry floors. Follow along to the home's gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook for casual dining. The primary

    Bill Mooney William Raveis Real Estate

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Colchester Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
15,226
Median Age
43
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$112,462
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,619

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
43.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
Above the national average
65.1%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Colchester
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