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Suburban streets in central Connecticut
North Bristol’s suburban sprawl branches out from Route 6 in Connecticut, where small brooks and recreational green spaces are woven into a network of interlocking residential streets. Locals are about 20 miles from the state capital of Hartford, and even the farthest reaches of North Bristol are only around 5 miles from accessing Route 6’s wide array of shopping and dining options. “It’s essentially been a quieter, sleepy mill town up until maybe 20 to 30 years ago,” says Bob LaPerla, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England.
After ESPN was founded in 1979, it made Bristol its headquarters. In the years since then, one of the world’s preeminent sporting networks has grown to employ nearly 4,000 people in the area alone. “As ESPN has grown, those areas have grown substantially,” LaPerla says. “It’s an active market – just like the rest of central Connecticut, product is slow to come on and fast to fall off. They’re great environments.”
Rising property prices impacted by major employers
Homes in North Bristol are scattered throughout the neighborhood. Most are ranch-style homes, colonials and Cape Cods, with some split-levels in the mix as well. Prices most often range from around $250,000 to about $450,000, and the streetscapes of the neighborhood often consist of sidewalks along the roadside and trees separating the properties. Properties in North Bristol were also constructed anywhere from the turn of the 20th century to as recently as the start of the 2020s, dating to any decade in between.
Since ESPN is one of the largest employers in the area, its presence has influenced the market as well. “With ESPN becoming such a strong force in that market, you had a lot of really nice homes being built,” LaPerla says. “The price point started going up as well. Since COVID and the new market of being able to telecommute more easily, home prices in Connecticut have gone up an average of 10% over the last three to four years. Previous to that, it was stagnant. They’re strong, viable areas.”
Example of a Victorian style home found in North Bristol.
A traditional ranch style home that can be found in North Bristol.
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Easily-accessible shopping and dining on Route 6
The stretch of Route 6, locally known as Farmington Avenue, that borders North Bristol serves as one of the area’s largest hubs of stores and restaurants. Diners stop in for Italian food at Pavilion or find hot-and-ready pizza at Chunky Tomato. Rodd’s Restaurant is open starting at 5 a.m. every day and is a local favorite breakfast outlet. “You have significant shopping,” LaPerla says. A Market 32 sits in the Bristol Commons shopping mall, and a Stop & Shop stocks groceries at Bristol Plaza. Spare Time Bristol also sits on the thoroughfare and operates as a full entertainment center. Its restaurant has televisions and a bar, and there’s also arcade games and bowling inside as well.
Enjoy The Roasted Beans seasonal coffee flights in North Bristol.
The Roasted Bean in North Bristol is a popular spot for locals to enjoy freshly brewed coffee.
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Expansive green spaces and multiple golf courses
Large golf courses are one of North Bristol’s hallmark geographical features. Pequabuck Golf Club and Chippanee Golf Club are both located within North Bristol, each offering an 18-hole course. Westwoods Golf Course sits just east of the neighborhood. Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve is an area spanning more than 250 acres that offers a large pond and winding trails. Visitors can boat in the pond, as long as the craft doesn’t have a motor, and also fish in its waters.
Other recreational facilities in the neighborhood include the Dennis Malone Aquatic Center, which boasts a six-lane pool, and the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center, which encompasses nearly 70 acres and encourages nature education while also hosting events. Kern Park consists of trails unfolding under dense foliage, as well as plenty of opportunities to watch wildlife, and Nelson’s Field is a popular sledding spot in the winter. Page Park Disc Golf Course sits just south of the neighborhood.
Nassahegon State Forest in North Bristol occupies 1,227 acres across the town.
Roberts Property Park in North Bristol is a popular hiking spot for locals.
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A history rooted in sports and timekeeping
The multiple golf courses in and around North Bristol are hallmarks of its importance when it came to the sport. “At one time, Bristol was the ‘brass capital of the world,’” LaPerla says. “Then that moniker went to Waterbury. If you’re a golfer, at the turn of the last century, there were copper-handled golf clubs that were made in Bristol and were called Bristols.” Just south of the neighborhood, across Route 6, the American Clock & Watch Museum showcases thousands of historic timepieces from around the world. “That whole area, Terryville going down through Route 5, was renowned for their timekeeping,” LaPerla says.
Three schools for North Bristol students
North Bristol kids can begin their education at the Ivy Drive School, which serves up through fifth grade and receives a B from Niche. Northeast Middle School garners a B as well, providing enrollment with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8 to 1 and ranking in the top 100 most diverse middle schools statewide. Bristol Eastern High School also gets a B and is ranked the 66th-best public high school in Connecticut for athletes out of 249. Athletic programs there include soccer in the fall, co-ed indoor track in the winter and lacrosse in the spring.
in 2017 Bristol Central High School's Peter Wininger in North Bristol was named Best Principal In the USA.
Ivy Drive Elementary School is tucked a between North Bristol neighborhoods and Kern Park.
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Major routes and highways in Bristol
Route 6 runs for over 3,000 miles from California to Massachusetts and makes up part of North Bristol’s southern boundary. “It traverses all the way from Farmington to Terryville and those areas,” LaPerla says. “Off Interstate 84, you have Route 72, which cuts right through Bristol. It’s a multi-lane highway that takes you almost straight into downtown. It’s easy accessibility getting there.” Hartford is only around 20 miles east of North Bristol, and downtown is accessible by way of Route 72 joining with Interstate 84. CT Transit buses pick up and drop off passengers on Route 6, as well.
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Parks in this Area
Nelson Field
Muzzy Field Park
Nassahegan Park
Roberts Property Dog Park
Burlington Junior Soccer Association Burlington
Rockwell Park
Kern Park
Birge / Hoppers Pond
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
56 min drive
Bus
Birchwood Dr & Birchwood Manor
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Jerome Ave & Vance Rd
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Farmington Ave & Hampton Ct
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Jerome Ave & Mix St
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Stafford Ave & Opp Sonstrom Rd
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Farmington Ave & Opp Morris Ave
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Hefbern St & Stop & Shop
North Bristol Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Bristol, Bristol sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Bristol, Bristol over the last 12 months is $414,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
20,199
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,003
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,698
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.3%
Advanced Degrees
10.2%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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