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One of Connecticut’s fastest growing towns
If there’s one word that characterizes Ellington, it’s growth. The town is one of the fastest growing in Connecticut, in terms of both population and housing, with new developments springing up around the community. But at the same time, residents aren’t about to abandon their agricultural past. “Ellington is a farming community that has held on to its roots,” says Dan Keune, Managing Broker at Campbell-Keune Realty who has been selling homes in the area for 16 years. Locals can buy produce at farm stands and get milk from local farms delivered to their front doors, and many restaurants cook with locally sourced ingredients. The community’s heritage is also on display through events like the Scarecrow Contest. Homes tend to start at $350,000, with modern, spacious builds selling for at least $700,000.
Numerous living options in Ellington
Subdivisions are spread across Ellington, separated by acres of farmland. Streets are quiet and many lack sidewalks. Houses can rest on lots about an acre in size or larger, shaded by mature trees. They tend to follow raised ranch, Cape Cod and mid-century or contemporary Colonial Revival designs, with two to four bedrooms. Prices to start around $350,000, though houses ready for some improvements can sell for less. Many homes were built in the latter half of the 20th century, but it’s not uncommon to see historic homes from the early 1900s or even the 19th century on the market. “The area has the second-oldest housing stock in the nation,” Dan Keune says. “So, you will definitely see historic properties here.” Homes from the 21st century tend to have at least 2,500 square feet of space. They usually sell for at least $450,000, though bigger, 4,5000 square foot homes are on the market too and go for at least $700,000. In the south, one-and-two-bedroom townhouse and condo options are available, usually selling for around $190,000.
Near Ellington Town Green you will find historic homes from the 1700s and 1800s.
Developments in Ellington do not have cookie cutter houses. Each home has a unique style.
Even homes near the center of Ellington genrally have large yards.
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Schools teach respectfulness
K through 6 students can attend Center School before moving up to Ellington Middle School for 7th and 8th grade. Both schools have received B-plus ratings from Niche. Students can finish up at B-rated Ellington High School. The Ellington Public Schools District is guided by the Seeds of Civility, seven tenets which promote a fair exchange of ideas in and out of the classroom. These tenets include assuming the good intentions of others and allowing for emotional reactions.
Center School In Ellington has 465 students in graded K- 6.
Ellington High School has 762 students in grades 9-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Ellington Middle School has about 400 students in grades 7 and 8.
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Getting around Ellington and Connecticut
Most Ellington residents prefer to use their cars to get around. Connecticut routes 83 and 140 pass right through the community. Interstate 84 is 6 miles south from central Ellington, which is about a 12-minute drive.
Shopping and dining locally
Residents can stock up on groceries at Big Y World Class Market near Rockville, but they don’t pass up opportunities to support local farmers. Fresh produce can be found at shops like Johnny Appleseed’s Farm Fruit Stand while the Modern Milkman delivers milk and other dairy products from local farms to residents’ doors. Chuck Wagon is popular among locals, a restaurant with small-town American diner vibes. In the past, the establishment has been voted the best breakfast restaurant in North Central Connecticut. LuAnn’s Bakery & Café serves dishes like paninis, oatmeal and cupcakes with unique flavors like white chocolate raspberry and snickerdoodle. Big supporters of local businesses, LuAnn’s tends to use locally sourced produce and ingredients.
The modern Milkman is an old fashioned delivery service from Ellington's Oakridge Dairy.
Playing sports and hiking the backcountry
Robert Tedford Memorial Park is an athlete’s paradise, featuring soccer fields, softball fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and a volleyball court. There’s even a playscape for young children. Wherever residents live, they’re never far from hiking trails, and more gorgeous vistas can be found along the paths at Shenipsit State Forest. The moderately challenging Soapstone Lookout Loop leads to the top of Soapstone Mountain, featuring the only lookout tower in northwest Connecticut. Plenty of other trails can be found all around the community like at Kimball Forest. “They’ve done a great job revitalizing the town’s hiking trails, and now they’re building some new ones,” Keune says.
Kimball Forest is popular with hikers in Ellington.
Robert Tedford Memorial Park in Ellington has several sports fields for the town's residents to
Ellington residents can play basketball at Robert Tedford Memorial Park.
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Ellington’s seasonal beautification events
Every October, clubs, businesses, students and other groups create scarecrows for display at the Town Green as part of the Scarecrow Contest. Residents also participate in a Holiday Lighting Contest, the owners of the best decorated homes receiving prizes.
Local businesses create scarecrows to display on the Town Green for Halloween.
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Edmundo DaSilva
eXp Realty
(860) 935-8319
$125,000
Land
30.00 Acre Lot
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