Columbia

Columbia

Located in Tolland County

$459,497 Average Value
$276 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

A sleepy community 23 miles from Hartford, Columbia is home to quiet forests and a strong sense of community.

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."

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.

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 ranked 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.

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.

Columbia is a calm destination for a homebuyer looking for rural living. At 23 miles from Hartford, you're set deep into rural Connecticut, where you'll be able to make the most of the peace and quiet that country living offers.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Gregory Hanner

    Gregory Hanner

    Responds Quickly

    Garden Realty

    (860) 809-5064

    289 Total Sales

    1 in Columbia

    $255,000 Price

    Gregory Hanner
  • Tracy O'Donnell

    Tracy O'Donnell

    Responds Quickly

    BHHS New England Properties

    (401) 648-8618

    44 Total Sales

    1 in Columbia

    $335,000 Price

    Tracy O'Donnell
  • Amy Rio

    Amy Rio

    Executive Real Estate Inc.

    (860) 321-8567

    1,282 Total Sales

    6 in Columbia

    $155K - $410K Price Range

    Amy Rio
  • Harry Finer

    Harry Finer

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (860) 787-8419

    314 Total Sales

    3 in Columbia

    $189K - $572K Price Range

    Harry Finer
  • Heather Meehan

    Heather Meehan

    Meehan & Daughters Real Estate

    (860) 530-5168

    80 Total Sales

    2 in Columbia

    $480K - $700K Price Range

    Heather Meehan
  • Steven Ferrigno

    Steven Ferrigno

    Ferrigno-Storrs, REALTORS LLC

    (860) 864-4205

    102 Total Sales

    5 in Columbia

    $240K - $475K Price Range

    Steven Ferrigno
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  • Sunday, Jun 1
    1 - 3pm

    13 Scalise Dr, Columbia, CT 06237

    $569,900

    • 5 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,730 Sq Ft
    • 13 Scalise Dr

    SELLER MOTIVATED BRING OFFERS. This 5 room Colonial sits beautifully on 1.19 acres at the end of a Culdesac. A peaceful and quiet location. The main floor features a formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, half bathroom, laundry room, bedroom and a massive front to back living room with a propane fireplace and wet bar. The kitchen has newer stainless steal appliances, an island and granite counter

    Simonne Corriveau KW Legacy Partners

  • Sunday, Jun 1
    1 - 3pm

    9 Lakeview Park, Columbia, CT 06237

    $429,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,802 Sq Ft
    • 9 Lakeview Park
    • New 9 days ago

    Columbia Lake living! Did you see the fish jumping? If not, come on over & take a look at this adorable, remodeled, 3bd 1802 SF Ranch style home w/ 2 additional finished rms in lower level. Charm & comfort abound in this pristine home, just off the water w/ gorgeous lake views, in a quiet & peaceful neighborhood. The home has a deeded Right-of-Way to Columbia Lake, one of the cleanest, most

    Armand Colello Executive Real Estate Inc.

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