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Rural but within commuting distance
Resting along the Connecticut River, East Haddam is home to a rural community surrounded by historic buildings and natural beauty. The oldest Federalist meetinghouse in the U.S. is located on Town Street, and the neighborhood offers hundreds of acres of unspoiled nature preserves and state parks that give residents access to an abundance of trails and outdoor activities. “For homebuyers who want to escape the urban environment, East Haddam is country living at its best,” says Realtor and broker/owner of Garden Realty Greg Hanner. “The neighborhood is only 30 miles from Hartford, an easy commute up Route 2. Buyers looking for value often find more home for the money here.”
Breathtaking view of East Haddam showcasing the town's harmony with nature and water.
Why acreage matters
Homes in East Haddam often feature a full acre or more of land, some with lakefront views and others surrounded by woodland. High-end colonials take center stage, while smaller ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and historic homes are priced for noticeably less. From fixer-uppers to large estates, homebuyers can expect to pay between $100,000 and $2 million for a property in East Haddam. Townhouses and condominiums are fewer and mostly located near the town center of Moodus. They list for between $225,000 and $300,000. “The homes in East Haddam tend to have classic styles with a lot of diversity in size and amenities,” Hanner says. “What’s important here is the amount of land and the low population density. It makes a difference to commuters who want that space to come home to.” The density in East Haddom is 1 person per acre.
Homes in East Haddam exhibit serene suburban charm with well manicured lawns.
The average size of a home in East Haddam is 1800 square feet.
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Shopping and Dining
For a hearty meal, residents head to Tavern On The Hill. This low-key local favorite offers pub food classics like nachos with pulled pork and onion rings. A few blocks up, residents can shop for groceries at Hometown Market, which offers all the essentials plus prepared foods. Two Wrasslin’ Cats Coffee House to the south is recognizable for its lime green and cobalt blue exterior. Opened in a 1784 cottage, this café and restaurant features political signs outside and kitties and lively conversation inside. Gelston House is ideal for a memorable dinner with a view of the Connecticut River. It sits right next to the historic Goodspeed Opera House, which has sent 21 shows to Broadway over its 61-year history.
Tavern on the Hill in East Haddam showcases rustic charm with its dark wooden siding.
Gelston House is a popular restaurant you will find in East Haddam.
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Local places to eat and shop
In the warmer months, residents head to East Haddam Town Beach. This small strip of coastline on the Moodus Reservoir is a good place for sand and sunshine or to launch a boat to fish. Devil’s Hopyard State Park is not far away. It gets its name from an 18th-century malt house where it was believed the devil produced his wares. It’s also the site of a magnificent waterfall called Chapman Falls. In Puritan times, it’s been said the devil would sit atop the 60-foot falls and play his fiddle. The 18-hole Fox Hopyard Golf Club next door covers 530 acres of rolling Connecticut hills. Locals can head east to Machimoodus State Park for an invigorating hike to explore its 300 acres of forests, ponds, fields and caves.
East Haddam Town Beach offers a sandy beach, calm waters for swimming, and scenic views.
Fox Hopyard Golf Course is a private club you can enjoy in East Haddam.
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Schools with lots of extras
Students start their educational journey at East Haddam Elementary School, which received a B-plus from Niche and features extracurricular activities like a fitness egg hunt, Mystic Aquarium visit and cultural arts programs by grade level. Nathan Hale-Ray Middle, a B school, offers class trips to Washington, D.C., band concerts, mock trail field trips and more. Students finish at Nathan Hale-Ray High School, another B school, which offers activities as impressive as the others, such as open mike nights, jazz band, a spring musical and field trips overseas.
East Haddam Elementary School welcomes students for another day of learning.
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School serves students in grades 4th trough 8th.
Students enjoy walking around campus at Nathan Hale-Ray High School.
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Take a dip or see the falls
Delightfully called a community pollinator, the East Haddam Farmers Market is held every Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. from June to September at Shagbark Lumber and Farm Supplies on Mount Parnassus Road. The area also honors its draft horse rescue program with a May fundraiser at Autumn Ridge Farm. Vendors, raffles, wagon rides and horse showings celebrate the lives of neglected, abused or endangered draft horses.
Transportation around East Haddam
East Haddam offers a public dial-a-ride service through 9 Town Transit with local and expanded service as far north as Middletown. Highway 2, about 9 miles north, is the closest major road to Hartford. The East Haddam Swing Bridge, built in 1913, is one of the few ways to get across the Connecticut River for miles. At 881 feet, it was the longest bridge when constructed and has been restored three times, most recently in 2023. Today, it bears about 12,000 cars daily.
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On average, homes in East Haddam, CT sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Haddam, CT over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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