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West End/Bristol

West End/Bristol

$287,503 Average Value
$222 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Neighborhood near Route 6 with homes priced below average

West End/Bristol is a welcoming neighborhood in Bristol, Connecticut, located just off the West Street exit on U.S. Route 6. It features comparatively affordable price points and plenty of amenities. “There are a lot of multi-family investment properties in the neighborhood, but there are also some great single-family homes,” says Realtor Doreen Corriveau, who has been representing real estate transactions in the area for over 20 years. In addition to a lower cost of housing, residents enjoy access to a historic baseball stadium that once hosted legends like Babe Ruth, as well as one of the region’s top parks.

Most single-family homes are ranch-style with modest pricing

With housing options ranging from cozy condominiums to multi-floor neo-classical-influenced houses, there are plenty of styles from which buyers can choose. Many of the houses in the neighborhood are designed for multi-family living, meaning each floor of the house is its own home-within-the-house; most of the single-family homes in the area are ranch-style. The median price of real estate in West End/Bristol is $241,000, and buyers should expect to pay around $200 per square foot. A one-bedroom/one-bathroom condominium can sell for around $84,000, and a sprawling six-bedroom/three-bathroom multi-family postmodern home can fetch upwards of $373,000. A typical single-family three-bedroom/two-bathroom ranch-style home sells for around $255,000.

Public schools earn solid ratings and offer athletic programs

West End/Bristol is districted to the Bristol School District, which receives an overall rating of B-plus from Niche. Students in the neighborhood can attend West Bristol School, Chippens Hill Middle and Bristol Central High School. West Bristol and Chippens Hill both earn a B-minus rating from Niche, and Bristol Central High School earns an A-minus. Bristol Central is well-known for its athletic prowess, counting Olympic and professional athletes among its alumni. The school’s principal, Peter Winninger, was named the Best Principal in the United States by Varsity Brands in 2017. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of private school options in the area, including the nearby Taft School, which receives an A-plus rating from Niche.

Muzzy Field hosts summer baseball and family fun

Even though it is a primarily urban neighborhood, West End/Bristol has superb access to outdoor recreational opportunities. In the western corner of the neighborhood is Rockwell Park, which features a playground, splash pad, skate park, dog park, hiking trails, mountain bike trails, basketball and volleyball courts and picnic areas. The park also has a pond where residents can while away a summer afternoon or ice-skate when the pond freezes in the winter. Next to Rockwell Park is Muzzy Field Park, home of the Bristol Blues, a summer collegiate baseball team whose season runs from the beginning of June to the end of July, and offers family-friendly entertainment for a very affordable ticket price.

Groceries, gyms and casual dining are close to the neighborhood

For groceries, neighborhood residents head to Price Chopper in Bristol Commons, located just over a mile northeast of the neighborhood. Bristol Commons is also home to a Planet Fitness, which offers personal training, fitness classes and individual workout opportunities in their fully-furnished facility that is open 24 hours a day. Walmart and other retail stores are located about 5 miles east of the neighborhood on Route 6. Stores like T. J. Maxx and Burlington are both in the same vicinity as Walmart. When cooking at home isn’t on the day’s agenda, residents like to head to Jimmy’s on the River, where they can get breakfast and lunch served in a casual environment. Whether it’s one of their breakfast specials or build-your-own-sandwiches, Jimmy’s has been a neighborhood favorite since opening in 2008. West End Pizza is also a favorite with residents because people love the no-frills atmosphere and the excellent pizza and grinders.

CTtransit stops and Route 6 make commuting convenient

Transportation is a major advantage in West End/Bristol. With multiple CTtransit bus stops and direct access to Route 6, residents enjoy easy travel throughout Connecticut and beyond. Whether commuting or exploring, the neighborhood’s connectivity adds to its overall appeal.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Bradley International

57 min drive

Bus

Gaylord St & Gaylord Towers

Bus

Addison St & Jacobs St

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West End/Bristol Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$259,900
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$273,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$215,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
39%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$222

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
334
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1932
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,285
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,267
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
974
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
571
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,214
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,060
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,284

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.1%
College Graduates
17.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
31''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

49 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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