East Great Plains
Suburban housing options to fit diverse lifestyles
Many of the homes in East Great Plains are midcentury ranch-style houses that sell for between $150,000 and $450,000, with picture windows and, in some cases, carports or attached garages. Raised-ranch styles are available, too, priced from $200,000 to $430,000. Cape Cods, some built after 2000 and part of 55-plus adult communities, run between $200,000 and $330,000. Larger colonial-style homes often feature two-car garages and twice the amount of living space. They can list for between $300,000 and $650,000. “The beautiful homes, large front lawns and tree-lined streets in Cherry Hill represent Norwich at its most successful,” Lee says. “The town has meadows and greens, and East Great Plains is a good example of them.” Because the neighborhood is so close to Mohegan Sun, buyers often purchase condos near the casino as a second home or to rent out to visitors. Condos can sell from $100,000 to $450,000.
/
School magnet programs available to East Great Plains students
The schools that serve East Great Plains belong to the Norwich Public Schools District, which receives a C from Niche. Thomas W. Mahan Elementary, a PK-5 school with a B-minus rating, uses data to help diagnose gaps in learning and help students meet Common Core state standards. Teachers’ Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle, a C-minus school, offers students an interdisciplinary, project-based approach to education with global studies as a theme. Norwich Technical High School, which earns a B, offers career preparation in health technology, carpentry, biotechnology and several other fields. Students also have the option of attending Three Rivers Middle College Magnet High, an A-rated school. The college magnet school is a dual enrollment high school for grades 11 and 12 on the campus of Three Rivers Community College, which offers over 30 degree and certificate programs.Public transportation and highway access in East Great Plains
The city has committed to a complete streets policy, meaning moving forward, bicyclists and pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have to be considered when updating roadways. Otherwise, East Great Plains is a car-dependent neighborhood. Southeast Area Transit buses stop in the neighborhood on their way to area shopping centers, the community college, the casino and downtown. The closest Amtrak station is in New London, 13 miles south, and the closest airports are Bradley International Airport in Hartford, 55 miles west, and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Providence, 50 miles east. Route 2 runs along the top of the neighborhood connecting drivers to Hartford, 40 miles away, and Westerly, 20 miles away. Interstate 395 cuts through the neighborhood north-south and connects drivers to Boston, 105 miles away, and New York City, 135 miles away.
/
Golf, hockey and a world-class casino next door
The Norwich Golf Club is a public, 18-hole championship course that hosts tournaments throughout the season and offers a pro shop and bar and grill. Adjacent to the golf course, RoseGarden Ice Arena is a sports venue used for hockey, figure skating and instruction through the RoseGarden Ice Academy, a skating school. Less than a mile south of the neighborhood, Mohegan Sun offers over 300,000 square feet of slots and gaming tables, live concerts, entertainment and sporting events. People worldwide come to see today’s top musicians and sports teams, including the Connecticut Sun, the Mohegan Sun’s WNBA team and the first professional sports franchise to be owned by a Native American tribe. The casino also offers dozens of upscale shops and restaurants, including Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, a prime spot for date night, with weekly specials, weekend brunches and happy hours.
/
Shopping and dining in East Great Plains
Salem Turnpike, which turns into West Main Street heading toward downtown, is the main commercial area in East Great Plains. Here, shoppers will find mall after mall with grocery stores, national retailers, chain restaurants and local shops. A Walmart and Big Y World Class Market are on the bus line off Salem Turnpike. Marcus Plaza Shopping Mall has a ShopRite. Off West Thames Street, Joy’s Restaurant is a diner that serves American and Mexican breakfasts and lunches. Millie’s Ice Cream Stand on the New London Turnpike features cups, cones, sundaes and shakes. Behind Millie’s, Malerba’s Golf Driving Range has both natural grass and artificial turf ranges. Malerba’s Farm a few doors down is a garden center where residents can buy fresh produce, hanging baskets, vegetable plants and flowers.
/
Wednesday farmers market on the Norwich waterfront
The Downtown Norwich Farmers Market takes place on Wednesdays from July to October at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park, where the Shetucket, Yantic and Thames rivers converge. A local spot for fresh fruits and vegetables, art pieces, baked goods and food trucks, the market is a good place to enjoy some fresh air, shop and have lunch.
Neighborhood crime score and flood risk
CAP Index gives East Great Plains a crime score of 5 out of 10, which is on par with the national average of 4. Homes in East Great Plains are more susceptible to flooding the closer they are to brooks and ponds, such as Trading Cove Brook south of the golf course and Gardner and Ford Brooks, which snake their way northward. In January 2024 after heavy rain, a partial break in the Fitchville Pond Dam caused the Yantic River to overflow. Flooding led to the evacuation of homes and businesses in the northern part of the neighborhood near Route 2, which is close to the Yantic River.
Written By
Christopher Kopczynski
Photography Contributed By
Jack Lourenco
Video By
Tyler Newbold
Was this overview helpful?
Agents Specializing in this Area
-
Kelly Lucas
Kelly Lucas
RE/MAX Legends
(860) 932-8237
40 Total Sales
1 in East Great Plains
$273,000 Price
-
Jennifer Albert
Jennifer Albert
Real Broker CT, LLC
(860) 650-1649
34 Total Sales
1 in East Great Plains
$168,000 Price
-
Nancy Potts
Nancy Potts
Coldwell Banker Realty
(959) 215-5488
48 Total Sales
2 in East Great Plains
$215K - $330K Price Range
-
Deb Schusterman
Deb Schusterman
Brizo Real Estate Services
(401) 681-3264
43 Total Sales
1 in East Great Plains
$648,000 Price
-
Eric Touzalin
Eric Touzalin
The Bridge Realty Group NY LLC
(551) 888-3624
15 Total Sales
1 in East Great Plains
$185,000 Price
-
Sharon Watson Stokland
Sharon Watson Stokland
List N Show LLC
(866) 789-5844
108 Total Sales
3 in East Great Plains
$180K - $269K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Great Plains | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Great Plains Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Great Plains, Norwich sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Great Plains, Norwich over the last 12 months is $330,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$299,900
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$366,995
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$484,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$489,754
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$249
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,072
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,467
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,322
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,320
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
729
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,076
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,140
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,325
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
21.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Central Norwich
Historic homes and a walkable downtown on Norwich’s riverfront
Laurel Hill
Suburban homes south of Downtown Norwich and 10 miles from Groton and New London
Taftville
Historic industrial village with access to modern amenities
Yantic
Well-rounded historic neighborhood close to Downtown Norwich
Bozrah
Rural farmland minutes from Norwich with suburban homes on multiple acres of land
Occum
Homes on an acre or a full acre of land in this rural Norwich riverfront community
Reviews
Are you familiar with the East Great Plains neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Was this page helpful?
