East Weatogue
Suburban Neighborhood in Simsbury, Connecticut
Hartford County 06070
Historic homes and contemporary builds
As French notes, many homes in East Weatogue are well-regarded for their historicity. “Historic homes are mainly from the 1700s and along East Weatogue Street,” French says. “Because the town has designated that area a historic district, you have to abide by certain codes about how your house looks.” Many of these established homes follow Colonial and Georgian architectural designs. “On the ridgeline, there are homes from the 1980s, and some contemporary ones. They’re mainly on 2-3 acre lots.” These builds tend to follow New Traditional designs, with Georgian influences. Whatever the period, homes tend to be accompanied by detached garages and spacious, shady lots with well-manicured lawns. Houses don’t sell often in East Weatogue, but buyers can expect prices between $400,000 and $1 million, with historic homes closer to the lower end and contemporary homes closer to the upper end.
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Recreation in East Weatogue
The Simsbury area isn’t short on recreational activities. A chain of parks, such as Penwood State Park, can be found along the Metacomet Ridge just east of the community. Penwood's 800 acres include numerous trails for hikers and bikers alike. Residents have plenty of local walking options as well, such as the Tanager Hill trail and the Drake Hill Flower Bridge. “There’s a committee that decorates the bridge with flowers during the summer,” French says. “A lot of people have weddings, or have wedding photos taken there.” For indoor recreation, residents can always hop on over to Big Sky gym and stretch their limbs there. And at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, residents can listen to the musical performances of local and national orchestras, among other ensembles.Exceptional schools that emphasize service
Kindergarten through sixth grade students can attend Tariffville School, which receives an A-minus rating from Niche. Students can then move on to Henry James Memorial School and Simsbury High School, which both earn A’s. Niche also ranks Simsbury High among the top 10% best public high schools in the state. Clubs and activities at Simsbury High include DECA, Woodshop and Hope for the Homeless, where students collect items for donation and volunteer at local soup kitchens.
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Simsbury Celebrates
Simsbury kicks off the holiday season with a bang, in the form of the Simsbury Celebrates festival. Trolley rides, s’mores, ice sculptures, selfies with Santa and more are staples of the celebration. The event concludes with a fireworks show. For more pastoral, summer activities, locals can visit Rosedale Farms. “It’s a winery with an organic fruit and vegetable farm, and they have wine tasting and events throughout the summer,” French says.
East Weatogue is car-dependent
Hopmeadow Street, or US Route 202, is just across the Farmington River. Bradley International Airport is a 20-minute drive northeast.Unique dining experiences
Few restaurants pair modern continental cuisine with colonial-era history the way Abigail’s Grille and Wine Bar does. Though the menu is contemporary, with offerings such as lobster pasta and rigatoni, some of the furnishings are old school, and the building is oldest of all. This former tavern was built around 1800 along the Boston-to-Albany Turnpike, which saw patrons such as George Washington and John Adams. Many claim the restaurant is haunted to this day by Abigail Pettibone, unfaithful wife of a whaling captain and namesake of the current establishment. If locals are hoping for a dining experience that’s more romantic than potentially spooky, they might instead visit Millwright’s, which serves locally sourced American fare and has some tables overlooking a waterfall. Fitzgerld’s Foods is just down the street, for when residents are in the mood to cook at home.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Noora Brown
Noora Brown
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(959) 245-5144
129 Total Sales
1 in East Weatogue
$412,000 Price
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Judy Guarco
Judy Guarco
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(959) 666-9402
113 Total Sales
1 in East Weatogue
$426,000 Price
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Raelyn Lawrence
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Raelyn Lawrence
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(860) 485-7884
58 Total Sales
1 in East Weatogue
$649,000 Price
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Matthew Schonhart
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Matthew Schonhart
Responds QuicklyWilliam Raveis Real Estate
(860) 926-2586
7 Total Sales
1 in East Weatogue
$470,000 Price
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Evan Berman
Evan Berman
William Raveis Real Estate
(959) 245-5300
348 Total Sales
1 in East Weatogue
$175,000 Price
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Daniel Stocker
Daniel Stocker
KW Legacy Partners
(860) 580-6058
151 Total Sales
1 in East Weatogue
$484,250 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Schultz Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
Penwood State Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Rotary Park Playground
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Weatogue Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Pinchot Sycamore Tree Park
- Trails
- Walking Paths
Drake Hill Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex
- Pool
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
Stratton Brook State Park
Paw Meadow Dog Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Weatogue | 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
East Weatogue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Weatogue, Simsbury sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Weatogue, Simsbury over the last 12 months is $496,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Sale Price
$496,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$539,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
-10%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$255
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
182
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,099
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
30,927
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
499
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$253,279
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$238,184
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
74.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
48.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Weatogue
Connecticut neighborhood close to nature preserves and the Farmington River
Pine Hill
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Simsbury Center Historic District
Historic district with quaint shops and grassy parks.
Bloomfield
Where residents can enjoy scenic hiking sites and attend outdoor movie nights
West Simsbury
Wooded Connecticut surburb northwest of Hartford
Terry's Plain
Quaint rural living along the Farmington River with an iconic tavern
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