Joe Waters
Responds Quickly
JW Realty Group LLC
(475) 263-4868
180 Total Sales
6
$335K - $525K Price Range
Cheshire
Located in New Haven County
If you want a Cheshire smile on your face, you may want to check out Cheshire, Connecticut. This suburban New England town is relaxing, idyllic, and has plenty to do. "It's a small friendly town," says Marc Seigel, a Realtor with RE/MAX RISE. "It's got a homey feel and great people. It used to be rural, but it's become more suburban over the years."
Cheshire is a sports town without a professional sports team; it's mostly the kids and parents playing recreationally. There are plenty of youth leagues that make use of the town's considerable green space. "There are strong sports organizations in town for the kids," Seigel says, "Whether it's baseball, soccer, or football." Bartlem Recreation Area is home to baseball and soccer fields, along with the indoor community pool, where Seigel says you'll often find residents swimming and splashing around. Sports aren't only restricted to kids Cheshire, "As an adult," Seigel says, "I'm playing pickleball or tennis. We have lots of courts available."
The community found in the parks and sports courts translates back to Cheshire's tidy suburban streets, "You definitely know your neighbors," Seigel says. "People care about having good relationships with each other." Becoming a neighbor in Cheshire can be tough, though. "It's difficult to get a house here," Seigel says. "We have very little inventory. New England is showing scarcity in the housing market." It's not impossible by any means, but if you see a house in Cheshire go up for sale, you'll have to act fast. Homes in town start around $450,000 for three bedrooms and two baths with just under an acre of land. Homes in town top out around $1 million for waterside new builds with four bedrooms and four bathrooms for those looking for plenty of space and a lake in the backyard.
Whether you're a kid or a grownup, the Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum is likely to put a wide smile on your face. Open since 1997, the museum is home to over 80,000 pieces of memorabilia centered around American pop culture. You'll find iconic lunch boxes, comic books, and action figures from American cultural touchstones like G.I. Joe, The Incredible Hulk, and Loony Tunes -- but that's not all, folks! The museum owners offer free admission in April for all ages, so if you're looking for the right time to go, you won't feel like an April fool if you head to the museum on April 1. You'll just have some more money in your pocket.
Students in town can attend Cheshire High School, part of the acclaimed Cheshire Public School system. With an A+ rating on Niche.com, Chesire Schools rank favorably against others in Connecticut. Cheshire High School was ranked third among New Haven's metro area high schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Whether you're looking to lace up for a game of pickleball, take the kids to soccer practice, or just find a community where you'll have a friendly relationship with your neighbors, you'll find plenty of reasons to smile in Cheshire.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joe Waters
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Haakim Byrd
Haakim Byrd
HomeSmart Homes & Estates
(845) 420-3634
157 Total Sales
1
$353,000 Price
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Iris Meyer
Iris Meyer
William Raveis Real Estate
(475) 241-7909
40 Total Sales
18
$175K - $1.7M Price Range
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Adriana Morrell
Adriana Morrell
Higgins Group Real Estate
(475) 239-2943
212 Total Sales
1
$766,000 Price
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Tammy Edwards
Tammy Edwards
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 271-2957
48 Total Sales
1
$400,000 Price
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Wojtek Borowski
Wojtek Borowski
Pearce Real Estate
(475) 234-4250
215 Total Sales
2
$400K - $520K Price Range
Schools
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Cheshire Housing Trends
On average, homes in Cheshire, CT sell after 145 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cheshire, CT over the last 12 months is $656,200, up 48% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$646,008
Median Sale Price
$656,200
Median Single Family Sale Price
$971,054
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$656,200
Median Change From 1st List Price
-8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
155
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
48%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$295
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8,885
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,218
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,723
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,202
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
797
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,264
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 10Open Sun 12PM - 3PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,654 - $2,800 per month
- Lakeside of Cheshire
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 440+ Sq Ft
- 50 Hazel Dr
- Cheshire, CT
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$1,238 - $2,650 per month
- Acclaim at Cheshire
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 525+ Sq Ft
- 10 Realty Dr
- Cheshire, CT
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Cheshire Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
29,395
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$134,421
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,620
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
31''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
