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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.
The modern Milkman is an old fashioned delivery service from Ellington's Oakridge Dairy.
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.
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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Local businesses create scarecrows to display on the Town Green for Halloween.
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.
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On average, homes in Ellington, CT sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Ellington, CT over the last 12 months is $444,500, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Crystal Lake radiates out from its eponymous body of water in northeast Connecticut, bookended by a pair of state forests with pockets of lush foliage weaving between the neighborhood’s homes. The lake itself bridges Ellington and Stafford and the neighborhood is a veritable midpoint between the two areas, drawing locals from around the region to its waters to boat, fish or simply bask in the sun during the summer months. “The lake is definitely beautiful,” says Matthew Egan, a broker associate with Regency Real Estate. “There is a sandy beach on the south shore. I think the draw to have a nice lake home, one that’s also close to Bradley International Airport, is a draw for some people.”
Thought the lake is a hub of recreation for the area, the homes are built up around much of the water besides a small beach section. “There are a lot of residential homes built around the lake, but there is a public beach and a boat launch on the south side,” Egan says. “Ellington is pretty rural. There’s a lot of farms, a brewery over there and a couple of apple orchards.” That rural expanse is part of the neighborhood’s primary draw, providing an escape from the more populated areas while retaining a sense of community thanks to events at the lake. Fans of the “Friday the 13th” franchise might also recognize the neighborhood’s name as similar to the camp from the films, though none of the installments were ever filmed at the real-life Crystal Lake.
Crystal Lake itself spans almost 200 acres. Residents can enjoy the views of the water from Sandy Beach on its southern end, cast lines in the water or take boats out into the lake. Regulations are in place for all forms of recreation at the lake. “It’s a beautiful lake,” Egan says. “They have quiet time at the lake, where they don’t allow personal watercraft like jet skis. The nice part about that lake is people can feel free to cruise around on a paddleboard or kayak on the water, without worrying about the bigger boats.” Quiet time takes place on Sundays during the summertime, where speeds for engine-powered watercraft are reduced for several hours.
Anglers have no shortage of fish to catch, either. “It’s a big trophy trout lake,” Egan says. “It’s stocked regularly with different species, mainly trout and some salmon. Trout is the draw there for fishermen.” The lake also serves as the site of various events throughout the year, including annual boat parades as tradition and for the 4th of July. Shenipsit State Forest – Soapstone Mountain sprawls just north of the neighborhood, spanning nearly 7,000 acres and topping out at just over 1,000 feet, while the Nye Holman State Forest sits east of Crystal Lake.
Single-family homes are scattered throughout Crystal Lake, with some concentrated around the water and the rest sprinkled across the landscape. Prices in the Crystal Lake neighborhood can often range from $250,000 to around $700,000, but cost is largely dependent on location. “If you want lakefront, it’s minimum $400,000 to $500,000,” Egan says. “Over the past 100 years, there were little summer cottages on the lake. Some are still like that, but for the most part, they were rebuilt or expanded. It’s kind of a mix.” Many homes on the lake have docks extending into the water, and architecture includes colonials, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes.
Farther out from the lake, properties are fewer and farther between as thickets of trees separate them. “Headed towards 32, it gets more rural,” Egan says. “It’s definitely rural between Crystal Rock and the turnpike. There’s a lot of farms and private residences.” A few roads run throughout the neighborhood, but homes rarely sit immediately alongside one another and often come with the privacy of foliage between them. Crystal Lake also receives a CAP crime score of 1 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Two small restaurants sit within the neighborhood, though residents typically venture into Ellington or Stafford proper to shop or go out to eat. “Crystal Lake itself is all residential around there,” Egan says. “There’s a decent amount of bakeries, sports bars and gathering places farther out. There’s JRego’s Gathering Place, an Italian place and a little deli. All four are in Ellington, and then it starts going to the outskirts.”
Within Crystal Lake, 3-J’s Deli and Market serves up food ranging from grinders to ice cream, while the nearby Backroads Smokin’ BBQ stocks macaroni and cheese, brisket and more. Orchards in the area include Johnny Appleseed’s Farm. A Big Y location about 6 miles south in Tolland is the closest stop for grocery shoppers.
Access to Interstate 84 is about 6 miles south of Crystal Lake, and Hartford sits less than 25 miles southwest of the neighborhood. Bradley International Airport is about 20 miles west. “A lot of people like that,” Egan says. “It’s close to the airport, so the location is nice.” The airport serves numerous airlines, with travel ranging from stateside cities like Chicago and Detroit to international destinations Dublin and Cancun. Crystal Lake Road, within the neighborhood, links it with neighboring towns. Johnson Memorial Hospital is located less than 6 miles from Crystal Lake and offers oncology, pediatric care and more.
Crystal Lake Elementary School, part of the Ellington School District, spans kindergarten through sixth grade and is the only educational institution situated within the neighborhood. Niche awards it an A-minus rating, and after graduating students can head less than 10 miles west for the rest of the district’s pipeline. Ellington Middle School and Ellington High School are both rated B-plus by Niche, and Ellington High offers programs in family and consumer science.
At Stafford Motor Speedway, motorsports fans attend modified and late-model races at the half-mile oval. Drivers who have competed there in the past include current NASCAR Cup Series racer Ryan Preece, as well as modified legends like Mike Stefanik and Ted Christopher.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Ellington Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
3
Median Rent
$1,350
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,175
Median Condo Rent
$1,350
Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,350
Demographics
Total Population
16,093
Median Age
43
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,176
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$136,129
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bike Score®®
30/ 100
Not friendly
Walk Score®®
10/ 100
Not friendly
Transit Score®®
0/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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