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About Plantsville, CT

About Plantsville, CT

Lay your roots in Plantsville. This New England suburb of Southington has a cheery mix of historic homes and more modern housing, creating an old-timey atmosphere that lends itself to Plantsville's friendly community. Part of Southington, Plantsville has access to the town's services and amenities, like its downtown restaurant scene.

Start your day at Perkatory Coffee Roasters, where you can sit down and stay awhile to sample their death-themed roasts and teas, and then head to Smokin' with Chris, a barbeque joint that serves juicy racks of ribs and hosts live music a few nights a week. For restaurants closer to home, head to Hop Haus Southington, a popular local brewpub and restaurant. Craft Kitchen is also popular. The bar and kitchen serve its spin on American-style food like clam fritters, smokey brisket poutine and dirt-style smokey chicken drumsticks.

Homes in Plantsville start around $250,000 for two bedrooms, one bath and 1,065 square feet and can go for around $530,000, which will get you three bedrooms, three baths and 2,500 square feet on just over an acre of land. If you find a home in Plantsville that you like, move quickly to buy before someone else does. "Houses are being sold quickly," says Pat Malek, a Realtor with First Choice Realty. "Inventory is low across Connecticut."

Plantsville is part of the Southington School District, which has a B+ rating on Niche, with high ratings for its academics, teachers, club, activities, and college prep. Students can attend Derynoski Elementary and John F. Kennedy Middle Schools, which have a B+ and a B rating on Niche, respectively. Southington High School serves the area and has a B+ rating on Niche and high ratings for its academics, teachers, club, activities, and college prep. Southington High has a well-regarded agricultural science and technology, which prepares students for careers in agribusiness, agricultural biotechnology and other agriculturally-related fields.

There is plenty of access to outdoor activities in Plantsville. Panthorn Park is a perfect place to picnic with your friends and neighbors. There are various sports areas for basketball, tennis, baseball and disc golf. This is a popular area for recreation and fun, and Panthorn Park is a location you'll spend plenty of time if you live in Plantsville.

Skiers can head to Mount Southington, a popular location to shred the slopes during the winter months. The mountain's 14 trails offer plenty of places to ski and snowboard, making Mount Southington a special treat for Plantsville residents who love to ski.

Located between Hartford and New Haven, I-84 runs through Plantsville, providing easy access to the surrounding area. Plantsville is about 20 miles from Hartford and 30 miles from New Haven, placing it in the comfortable natural interior of Connecticut. Here, you'll have plenty of space to live and grow.

Plantsville is a calm and relaxing part of Southington, one of Connecticut's premiere towns for homebuyers who want space to relax and live a calm and quiet life.

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Plantsville Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$389,900
Median Sale Price
$408,749
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$288,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$14
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
3
Months of Supply
0.90

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Top Schools in Plantsville, CT

Source:

Best Public Elementary Schools

Highland School
#1 Highland School
A
Niche
10
GreatSchools
Chapman School
#2 Chapman School
A
Niche
Darcey School
#3 Darcey School
A-
Niche
Strong School
#4 Strong School
A-
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Derynoski Elementary School
#5 Derynoski Elementary School
A-
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Urbin T. Kelley Elementary School
#6 Urbin T. Kelley Elementary School
B+
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Reuben E. Thalberg Elementary School
#7 Reuben E. Thalberg Elementary School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools
South End School
#8 South End School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools

Best Public Middle Schools

Dodd Middle School
#1 Dodd Middle School
A
Niche
8
GreatSchools
John F. Kennedy Middle School
#2 John F. Kennedy Middle School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
#3 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Tyrrell Middle School
#4 Tyrrell Middle School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools

Best Public High Schools

Cheshire High School
#1 Cheshire High School
A
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Southington High School
#2 Southington High School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Wolcott High School
#3 Wolcott High School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools

Agents Specializing in this Area

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Steven Rivkin
(475) 219-6751
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