Laid-back rural living in Columbia
Columbia is home to quiet forests and a strong sense of community, found just 23 miles from Hartford.
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Columbia
Located in Tolland County
Homes offer space, privacy and lakefront views
Homes in Columbia tend to sit on large lots. You can find homes for about $400,000 with three bedrooms, three baths and 1,700 square feet on about an acre and a half of land. Homes can reach up to $825,000 for three bedrooms, four baths and 3,000 square feet on a whopping 18 acres of land. Houses around Columbia Lake, a popular recreation area, can go for around $650,000 for four bedrooms, three baths, and 2,000 square feet on half an acre of lakeside real estate. Wherever you decide to settle down, once you find a house you like, buy quickly. "Houses are flying off the shelf," says Pat Malek, a Realtor with First Choice Realty. "Inventory is super low across the state, and some houses are going for $10,000 to $40,000 over the listing price."
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Top-rated education in the Columbia School District
Students in town can attend the Horace W. Porter School, which serves grades K-8 and has a B rating from Niche. It's part of the Columbia District, which offers three high school options for students: Bolton High School, E.O. Smith High School and Windham Technical High School. Bolton High School has a B+ rating on Niche and offers a peer-to-peer writing center for its students. E.O. Smith High School has an A rating on Niche and is the No. 1 public high school in Tolland County, according to the site. E.O. Smith High has excellent ratings for its teachers, clubs, activities and academics and offers a well-regarded agri-science program. Windham Technical High School offers a variety of career and technical education learning programs, including carpentry, culinary arts and health technology.
A diverse range of water activities at Columbia Lake
Columbia Lake is the town's biggest draw. "The lake is popular because you have full boating, water skiing and swimming access," Malek says. "It's a wonderful town." It's common to see a gaggle of folks hanging around the town's public access launch and others frolicking in the water, casting a line, or boating around the lake's edges. It's a fun and community-focused part of Columbia and is a staple of town life during the warmer months.
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Popular local dining scene
Route 6 runs through town and offers access to the surrounding area along with restaurants. You can bring your main squeeze to The Main Moose, a popular local spot known for its burgers, dogs, sandwiches and ice cream. Whatever you order, you can enjoy your meal in the restaurant's outdoor seating area. The restaurant is open from June to October every year, so it's a nice seasonal treat to enjoy when you live in town.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sharon Watson Stokland
Sharon Watson Stokland
List N Show LLC
(866) 789-5844
111 Total Sales
1 in Columbia
$325,000 Price
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Gregory Hanner
Gregory Hanner
Garden Realty
(860) 809-5064
287 Total Sales
1 in Columbia
$255,000 Price
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Tracy O'Donnell
Tracy O'Donnell
Responds QuicklyBHHS New England Properties
(401) 648-8618
45 Total Sales
1 in Columbia
$335,000 Price
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Amy Rio
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
(860) 321-8567
1,234 Total Sales
5 in Columbia
$275K - $410K Price Range
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TK Krumm
TK Krumm
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(860) 901-2256
58 Total Sales
1 in Columbia
$530,000 Price
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Harry Finer
Harry Finer
William Raveis Real Estate
(860) 787-8419
292 Total Sales
2 in Columbia
$433K - $572K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Mono Pond State Park Reserve
Columbia Recreation Area
Columbia Housing Trends
On average, homes in Columbia, CT sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Columbia, CT over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$437,400
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$432,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$279
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,065
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,781
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,520
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
44,866
Open Houses
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Homes for Sale
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Columbia Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,150
Median Age
49
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$125,557
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,404
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.5%
Advanced Degrees
14.8%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
5
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 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.
