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Hot bed for NYC transplants
The Reservoir-Whiskey Hill neighborhood in Bridgeport, Connecticut, earned its name from illicit operations during Prohibition. Today, the suburban area is known for its parks, housing variety and proximity to Downtown Bridgeport. Realtor Carolyn Colon-Ortega, who has been selling homes in the area for five years with Century 21 Scala Group, says one perk of the community is that it is close to the highway. This has become particularly important since the Bridgeport region was hit with an influx of transplants from New York City in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Colon-Ortega says the new transplants are now part of a residential community with close access to shopping, highways, commuter trains and public transportation — making the neighborhood ideal for those who have relocated from New York City to commute.
No one home is like the other
Homebuyers will find updated Colonial-style homes and fenced-in bungalows with small front yards throughout Reservoir-Whiskey Hill. Colon-Ortega says there’s also a mix of spacious contemporary properties, multi-family homes and renovated Cape Cods with vinyl siding situated on quiet cul-de-sacs. “All the houses here are different,” she said. Prices for the homes start at $217,000 and can reach $530,000. The median home price in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill is $300,000 compared to the median cost of a property in Bridgeport, which is $600,794. Established in 1961, the neighborhood has nearly 3,000 dwellings. Antonio Salerno of RE/MAX Heritage says most homes were built between 1940 and 1960. The median age of residents is 37 years old and almost 30% of the homes are rented.
Craftsman-style homes pack big-time charm into smaller spaces in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill.
Charming bungalow-style homes are a common sight in the Reservoir-Whiskey Hill neighborhood.
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Unique programs drive the Hallen School
Part of Bridgeport Public Schools, Reservoir-Whiskey Hill students attend Hallen School for prekindergarten through sixth grade, where they maintain a campus garden and participate in One School, One Book. Hallen is also a Turnaround Arts School, a national program bringing art programming to qualifying schools. The school is graded a C-minus by Niche. Central High School scored C-plus Niche. The school district is rated a C-minus from Niche. The community also has several private schools, including Northeastern Adventist Academy - Fairfield County. Ten colleges are local to the neighborhood, including the University of Bridgeport.
Hallen School in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill features a modern playground for its students to enjoy.
Hallen School serves students in second to twelfth grade in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill.
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Park City lives up to its name
The city of Bridgeport contains a total of 1,300 acres of open space and practically every area has at least one pocket park. The geographical location is commonly called “Park City” because of the enormous network of public parks. Pickleball fans can enjoy the courts recently built at Glenwood Park. Across the 9.5-acre space, residents can also play on the tennis courts or head inside the Wonderland of Ice, which offers a Learn to Skate program and hockey camps and clinics. Another outdoor option is Svihra Park, where kids can burn off some energy on the playground.
Svihra Park offers Reservoir-Whiskey Hill residents some peace and quiet.
Adjacent to Glenwood Park residents of Reservoir-Whiskey Hill can play a game of tennis.
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Happy hour and comfort food are on the menu
Pick up a few grocery items at the well-stocked North End Variety on Reservoir Avenue or stop at Food Bazaar. If you’d rather eat out – there are plenty of options – including happy hour at Reservoir Deli and Uncle G’s Comfort Food, known for its macaroni and cheese.
Reservoir Deli in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill provides residents with easy access to daily items.
State Route 8 runs through the neighborhood, making it easy to commute, run errands and enjoy the activities in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill and the surrounding areas. Interstate 95 is also close to the community. The area has two Metro-North Railroad stations, making getting to other parts of Connecticut or New York convenient. Park City, Grand Republic, and P.T. Barnum Ferries take Bridgeport cars and passengers to Port Jefferson, New York, over Long Island Sound. Both GBT bus stops at Reservoir-Whiskey Hill serve the surrounding vicinity. Long-distance flights use Tweed-New Haven and Westchester County airports, which are less than an hour from the area.
Spend a day at the Beardsley Zoo
A trip to the Westport Country Playhouse, which has been honored with the Tony Award, is highly recommended. There are two ideal places to take children: the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut. Both locations are in Connecticut. The Barnum Museum is one of the four museums that can be found in Bridgeport as well. In addition, the Beardsley Zoo can be found in this region. The 1922 saw the establishment of the largest zoo in the state of Connecticut.
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Reservoir-Whiskey Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill, Bridgeport sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill, Bridgeport over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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