Homes for Rent in Eastford, Eastford

Surrounded by parks and forests, Eastford, 36 miles from Hartford, is favored for its natural scenery and farmland. “A lot of families live there generation after generation,” says Betsy Diquattro, a real estate agent with Johnston and Associates Real Estate, LLC. Diquattro grew up in the area and has worked in real estate for 11 years. “People move there because they really enjoy the town's rural character.” Most outdoor recreation is close to home, such as the Natchaug State Forest and the Crystal Pond Park. Eastford has a small collection of town offices and supply stores, but for shopping and dining, residents must drive to nearby towns such as Willimantic, 16 miles south, and Putnam, 13 miles east. Most homes are attached to farmland or sit at the end of long roadways. Houses are set far apart, with a median lot size of 2 acres. Saltbox, Colonial Revival, farmhouse and minimal traditional housing styles range from $275,000 to $475,000 in the area. The CAP Index crime score is a 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Eastford Elementary School receives a B-plus from Niche and serves prekindergarten through eighth-grade students. Students may continue to Killingly