Sherman
Rural Neighborhood in New Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield County 06784, 06812
Life by the Connecticut lakeshore
“There’s a wide variety of home styles here,” Sivba says. Options include Modern-influenced three-bedroom split levels priced around $500,000, five-bedroom Modern Traditional homes priced around $770,000, and four-bedroom lakeside lodges costing almost $3.5 million. There are also undeveloped lots available, from 5-acre plots selling for $250,000 to 164-acre plots that reach nearly $3 million. Homes are surrounded by woodland, often sitting on multi-acre lots in the rolling hills of Connecticut wine country.Candlewood Lake
“Access to Candlewood Lake is a major draw,” Sivba says. “It’s one of the most sought-after locations. There’s over 60 miles of shoreline.” During the summer, locals head out on this man-made lake in boats and inner tubes or hike the area’s many trails. When the lake freezes over, ice skating, cross-country skiing and ice fishing are popular activities. “There’s also local skiing at Mohawk Mountain,” Sivba continues. “That’s just about 25 miles away, and of course people like to head to Massachusetts and Vermont to ski as well.”The Sherman School
Students begin at The Sherman School, which Niche rates a B-plus and was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education in 2023. The Sherman School serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. “After eighth grade, kids can go to any of the high schools in other towns,” Sivba says. This includes Shepaug Valley Regional High, which scores an A-minus and is rated the No. 1 best public high school in the county by Niche. Shepaug offers an agriscience academy program for students interested in agriculture and features a 29-set planetarium on campus for less terrestrial pursuits.Connecticut wine country
Sherman is settled in the heart of Connecticut wine country, so from April to December locals and visitors often flock to tastings and events. “We have White Silo Farm, which is part of the Connecticut Wine Trail,” Sivba says. “The rhubarb festival is a fun annual event.” White Silo hosts several other produce festivals throughout the summer and weekly Sunday music events from spring to winter. Sherman’s small downtown area is also home to the Sherman Playhouse, which has held community theater performances steadily since 1949.Southeast Station
Sherman residents can travel south 20 miles to Danbury via Route 7, where they can catch Interstate 84 north to Hartford. I-84 also heads 8 miles west to Brewster, where Southeast Station awaits. Trains run from Southeast on the Harlem line to Grand Central Station in just under two hours.Necessities in New Milford
Locals can head to the Sherman IGA Supermarket to shop for groceries, or they can drive 6 miles east to New Milford to shop at Big Y. New Milford is also home to the nearest Home Depot and Starbucks. “Everyone wants to know where the Starbucks is,” Sivba says. “You can grab all your essentials in New Milford.” Residents also head to New Milford for Housatonic Brewing, where they can enjoy local beers, live music and weekend visits from food trucks. For a more relaxed atmosphere, Johana’s is a low-key classic diner that serves breakfast all day.A small New England town
Sherman’s sense of small-town America is most evident during celebrations of national holidays. “People boat down the lake to see the fireworks on the Fourth of July,” Sivba says. “They line the streets with American flags for Memorial Day. It really feels like a hometown. People love that about Sherman.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chris LaCava
Chris LaCava
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 323-6757
145 Total Sales
4 in Sherman
$365K - $649K Price Range
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Ellen Garcia
Ellen Garcia
Brown Harris Stevens
(475) 258-7386
64 Total Sales
2 in Sherman
$359K - $608K Price Range
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Shaylene Neumann
Shaylene Neumann
Houlihan Lawrence
(845) 286-9201
197 Total Sales
14 in Sherman
$170K - $5.2M Price Range
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Linda Dunsmore
Linda Dunsmore
Keller Williams Realty
(475) 258-8711
112 Total Sales
2 in Sherman
$330K - $1.5M Price Range
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Rebecca Doh
Rebecca Doh
W. Raveis Lifestyles Realty
(959) 335-5124
56 Total Sales
3 in Sherman
$65K - $950K Price Range
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Justine Denich
Justine Denich
Corcoran Legends Realty
(914) 340-0994
46 Total Sales
1 in Sherman
$425,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Dikes Point Park
George C Waldo State Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Veterans Memorial Park
Squantz Pond State Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Lynn Deming Park
Rocky Glen State Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sherman | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sherman Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sherman, New Fairfield sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sherman, New Fairfield over the last 12 months is $584,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$659,500
Median Sale Price
$584,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$646,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
73
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$376
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,071
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,271
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,564
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
39,204
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 1511:30am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,718
Median Age
50
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,355
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,932
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
52.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
7
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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