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A well-connected community with plenty of eateries in Fairfield
Just south of Bridgeport and with more affordable homes than the rest of Fairfield, Grasmere is where many homebuyers looking to transition to Fairfield start out. “The homes are cheaper than they are in the rest of town, and Fairfield’s school system is great, so that’s a real draw,” says Pam Toner, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties and longtime Fairfield County resident. Along with being zoned to highly rated schools, residents live within walking distance of popular restaurants and are a 2-mile drive to Jennings Beach. The neighborhood’s train stop, the Fairfield-Black Rock station, also conveniently connects residents to nearby cities.
New Haven-style pizzerias and bars in Grasmere
Much of the neighborhood is made up of shopping plazas with well-known chains and popular local eateries. The trendy, modern coffee shop Wake-Cup-Coffee serves lattes and breakfast sandwiches made with pretzel buns. Hot dogs with a variety of toppings, fries and milkshakes are served at Super Duper Weenie, a casual American food shack. “Our pizza places are always popular since Connecticut likes to be the ‘pizza state,’” Toner says. Crispy New Haven-style slices are served alongside pasta dishes and cocktails at Sally’s Apizza. After work, people often grab drinks at Elicit Brewing Company, which has a sports bar vibe with TVs and pool tables, though there’s a more relaxed speakeasy that serves signature cocktails at the back. The brewery frequently hosts community events like movie screenings, pop-up markets, trivia nights and live musical performances.
Residents can pick up groceries in the neighborhood from Whole Foods Market. Grasmere has a couple of other retail stores, like Home Depot and Staples, and there are more stores about a mile away on Post Road. There, shoppers can peruse Marshalls, Designer Shoe Warehouse and several others.
Sally's Apizza in Grasmere is a CT staple that is an absolute must for any pizza lover.
Whole Foods is the preferred grocery store for Grasmere residents.
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Older bungalows and new condos near commercial areas
Gridded residential streets are set just off the commercial corridors that run through Grasmere. These have early-to-mid 20th-century bungalows, Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals, which sit on smaller lots. Houses don’t frequently go on the market, but when they do, they usually sell between $400,000 and $600,000. “We’re still having a real issue with inventory. Houses are still getting multiple offers when they hit the market,” Toner says. Along with the single-family houses, the neighborhood has some brick condo buildings that were built in the early 2000s. These are usually priced between $500,000 and $800,000.
A bungalow home in the center of Grasmere exudes a warm vibe for it's neighbors and anyone passing by.
Condos and townhomes are available on the southern and eastern sides of Grasmere.
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Public green spaces and beaches in Fairfield
Grasmere doesn’t have a lot of green space, but locals can work out at The Edge Fitness Clubs, a large gym with a variety of fitness equipment and group exercise classes. The neighborhood also isn’t far from Fairfield’s public parks and beaches. Under a mile from Grasmere is Gould Manor Park, a recreational area where little league teams practice on the ball fields and residents face off on the pickleball and tennis courts. A short nature trail curves past the park’s pond, which freezes in the winter, allowing ice skaters to glide across the pond. Grasmere is also a couple of miles from Fairfield’s coastline. At Jennings Beach, locals hang out on the sandy shores, splash in the soft waves of the Long Island Sound and grab treats from the snack shack. The beach also has rentable storage racks for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Near Jennings Beach, South Benson Marina boaters can dock larger watercraft, and anglers can fish from the pier. “Jennings Beach is where everyone will go for our big fireworks show on the 4th of July,” Toner says. “They set them off from the barge, so people will picnic and set up all along the beach.”
Edge Fitness is a popular gym in Grasmere that service's many local residents.
Gould Manor Park has open space and recreational opportunities for everyone a few minutes from Grasmere.
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Grasmere students attend highly-rated Fairfield schools
McKinley Elementary School, which has an A-minus rating from Niche, serves the neighborhood’s children. Afterward, students can progress to Tomlinson Middle School, which also scores an A-minus, and then Fairfield Ludlowe High School. The high school earns an A grade and offers introductory career courses for students to learn about culinary arts, child development or fashion business. There are also two private colleges in town; about 5,000 undergraduate students attend Fairfield University, and about 7,000 undergraduates study at Sacred Heart University.
Tomlinson Middle School is set on a large campus a few minutes from Grasmere in the center of Fairfield.
Grasmere students are proud to call Fairfield Ludlowe High School in Fairfield their school.
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Greater Bridgeport buses, commuter trains and interstate access
While there aren’t sidewalks on fully residential roads, the residential streets quickly connect with thoroughfares lined with sidewalks and stores. Locals can often walk to grab lunch or to a bus stop operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit. Bus route 7 loops through Fairfield, stopping near the library and town hall before heading northeast to Bridgeport, where passengers can transfer lines to travel to the Bridgeport Hospital. Residents often commute out of town for work, heading to larger cities like Stamford or New York City on the Metro-North Railroad train. The New Haven line stops at the neighborhood’s Fairfield-Black Rock station, which has a commuter parking lot. Drivers can also merge onto Interstate 95 to drive 23 miles northeast to New Haven or 60 miles southwest to New York City.
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Parks in this Area
Gould Manor Park
Transit
Airport
Tweed/New Haven
41 min drive
Bus
Commerce Dr. & Black Rock Tpk.
Bus
Grasmere Ave. & Home Depot
Bus
Kings Hwy. & New England Ave.
Bus
Commerce Dr. & Chambers St.
Bus
Black Rock Turnpike & Opposite Bj's
Bus
Kings Hwy. & Grasmere Ave.
Bus
Commerce Dr. & 301 Commerce Dr.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Grasmere
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grasmere, Fairfield sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Grasmere, Fairfield over the last 12 months is $624,857, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,048
Median Age
39
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,458
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,075
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87%
College Graduates
59.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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