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Stafford is a semi-rural community with walkable downtown
Covering the towns of Stafford and Union, the neighborhood of Stafford stretches about 20 miles from east to west. Throughout, there are a few smaller areas where clusters of homes appear from the woods. “As far as Connecticut goes, it’s semi-rural,” says Scott Hollister, a Realtor with eXp Realty. “It’s got good highway access and downtown is an awesome spot.” Downtown Stafford Springs is in stark contrast from the rest of the neighborhood, local shops and restaurants squish into historic buildings on Main Street, creating a walkability unique to the neighborhood. The two-lane street suited for the ruralness of Connecticut becomes a bit cramped in town, especially if drivers need to wait for the train. “The biggest thing is the racetrack,” Hollister says. The Stafford Speedway, first opened in 1870 for horse racing, now has a paved ½ mile semi-banked track with a multipurpose Media Facility and stadium seating for about 8,500 people. Stafford receives a crime score of 2 out of 10 from the CAP Index, lower than the national average of 4. There are also some smaller lakes and reservoirs throughout the neighborhood, with Middle River running through Stafford Springs.
Stafford maintains a small-town feel with a strong sense of community.
Buying a home in Stafford offers the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful and community-oriented.
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Walking downtown Stafford Springs
Stafford Springs’ Main Street is a bit contrasted from the rest of the neighborhood. Shops and restaurants sit close together, with a few signs of the past such as the Little Lost Records store and Rustology Antiques and Oddities. Drinks of all kinds range from weekend drinks from Off the Rails Brewing Co, flights of cider from Stafford Cidery and views of the train while sipping coffee at Stafford Coffee Company. “The walkability downtown is awesome,” says Hollister. “It’s one of my favorite quaint downtowns. It’s not quite Vermont, but it has its charm.” As Main Street transitions into West Stafford Road, Kolossos Restaurant and Pizza along with Basil’s, an American-Italian grill, appears just before more national retailers such as Dollar General and a Big Y World Class Market for a grocery run.
Little Lost Records specializes in vinyl records, offering a selection of new and used albums.
Stafford House of Pizza offers delicious pizza to enjoy with your family.
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Close neighbors in downtown or stretched between woods
The closer to downtown homes are, the closer they sit to each other. While they are rarely pressed against each other or share walls, they do have smaller yard sizes and may be set closer to the road. With Stafford’s large area, there is a large range of houses and build years, beginning from when the town was first settled in 1719 up to newer constructions built on more land. Cape Cods, split-levels, bi-levels, bungalows, ranch and Colonial Revivals are all scattered throughout the neighborhood. Prices range from $122,000 for a bungalow needing renovations to $515,000 for a Cape Cod with over 12 acres. Some of the homes that are centered around lakes in the neighborhood may have a homeowners association. There are some older homes, with Colonials from 1850 and Saltboxes from the 1720s scattered throughout. With the sprawling area of Stafford, there are also opportunities for homes with land, with some reaching up to $987,000 for a ranch with 23 acres that come with a horse pasture. Those who want to simply purchase land can expect prices between $20,000 for a plot in downtown and $385,000 for about 3 acres and a view of Crystal Lake.
A beautiful colonial house set back from the road on a quiet street in Stafford, CT.
Experience the serene life of Stafford residents with a white picket fence.
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9,000 acres to explore and berries along Main Street
Within Stafford Springs, Hyde Park’s mixture of forest and open air can be a good spot for both hikers and children looking for a playground. Along Main Street, the Main Street Fruit Tree Trail has various berries and herbs planted throughout the summer, open to anyone walking by. To the east of the neighborhood, Nipmuck State Forest and Bigelow Hollow State Park cover a combined 9,000 acres with hiking trails and access to several ponds with boat and fishing options.
Hyde Park has baseball, soccer fields and a walking trail along the river.
Bigelow Hollow State Park is public recreation area in the town of Union, Connecticut.
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Stafford and Union public schools funneling into Stafford High
Students living in Stafford begin at West Stafford School, which receives a C from Niche, for prekindergarten and kindergarten. Stafford Elementary receives a C-plus and holds first through fifth grade. Stafford Middle, with a C from Niche, is for sixth through eighth grade. Students who live in Union attend Union Elementary School for kindergarten through eighth grade. They can then choose to attend Stafford High School, which receives a B and has over 20 clubs and organizations for students to participate in.
West Stafford School is a public school located in Stafford Springs, CT.
Stafford High School is an above average, public school located in Stafford Springs, CT.
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Seasonal events and weekly races at the speedway
Seasonal events, such as Stafford Winterfest and Stafford Summerfest and Fireworks, bring the town to life. The Summerfest has a little more room to breath, being located at the high school, while the intimacy of the Winterfest on Main Street has a Parade of Lights that steps off at 5 p.m. The Stafford Speedway’s paved track has events for modified cars such as weekly Friday races and the Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler.
Stafford Speedway hosts a variety of racing events, including weekly NASCAR races.
The Speedway in Stafford features a half-mile asphalt oval track, which hosts various racing events.
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Driving to bigger cities, like Hartford
Interstate 84 runs through the eastern section of the neighborhood, while U.S. Route 190 goes straight through the neighborhood. With the distance to larger cities such as Hartford, Enfield and Springfield, Massachusetts, most residents drive. “People don’t think twice about driving,” says Hollister.
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On average, homes in Stafford, CT sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Stafford, CT over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Circa 1900 Colonial Style home of Over 3000 sqft of living area. Up to 7 Bedrooms. 3 Full Baths. 2 Laundry Rooms. Private Primary Bedroom area serves as a Bedroom Suite. Huge Wrap Around Porch! 2 Driveways with a paved parking area. Relatively level yard w/Pear tree and above ground pool. Large .85 acre corner lot. 2 car detached (Stone/Block) Garage w/ area for workshop or office. 51 solar
Residential/Commercial Package! Custom 3BR,2BA Ranch. Circa 1959 construction, customized and modernized for today! 2 Commercial Buildings. A 50'x 50' 2 bay shop with 23'x 9' office. A 30'x 80' 4 bay Garage! Both have 10' doors, power, water. All on 5.4 acres, zoned Commercial/Industrial. Fully backed up by generator. 3 Phase Power at the Street. Cell tower lease to transfer, netting $60k
**18.2 acres of beautiful, private land in desirable West Stafford!** This expansive parcel offers approximately 400 feet of road frontage and directly borders Connecticut State Forest, providing a wonderful setting for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, or those looking to create a private estate. Enjoy easy access to nearby riding and recreational trails while still being conveniently located
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Welcome to Isabella's Court, an established 55+ active adult community of more than 60 homes offering a peaceful, low-maintenance lifestyle in a scenic New England setting. This brand-new, stand-alone ranch combines the benefits of new construction with the comfort of joining an established neighborhood. Unit #52 is ideally positioned along the hillside, offering partial views of the valley below
Welcome to Isabella's Court, an established and thriving 55+ active adult community of more than 60 homes, offering a peaceful, low-maintenance lifestyle surrounded by scenic New England beauty. This brand-new, stand-alone ranch combines the benefits of new construction with the comfort of joining an already established neighborhood. Unit #28 is ideally situated on a desirable wooded homesite,
Welcome to Isabella's Court, an established and thriving 55+ active adult community of more than 60 homes, offering a peaceful, low-maintenance lifestyle surrounded by scenic New England beauty. This brand-new, stand-alone ranch combines the benefits of new construction with the comfort of joining an already established neighborhood. Unit #30 is ideally situated on a desirable wooded homesite,
Approved lot available for development. These well located 44 acres of pristine and raw land with 396 ft of road frontage offers lots of privacy. Fantastic opportunity to build your dream home or subdivide if you choose and build 18+ homes in a great location. Close to schools, shopping, library, park and recreation. Minutes away from Staffordville Lake and about 1hr 40 min to Boston. Could be
Lovely wooded building lot with plans and approvals in place. With low inventory, this is a great opportunity to custom build your home. Lot has plans for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 Cape Cod home with a 2 car garage in the lower level. It's a convenient commute to Hartford, Worcester and Providence. Make an appointment to view the lot today!
Impressive property now on the market after many years in the family. This in-town location features an architecturally distinct exterior with stunning entrance and includes a mansard roof and wraparound porch as well as oversized two car garage and parking for additional vehicles. The first unit has hardwood floors in many rooms, including the Dining/LR which is 45x12 feet and has exposed wooden
Flowing Brook, Multiple Open Fields, Various Terrain, Multiple Buildable Sites. Possible Subdivision, Grate Property For Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Snowmobiling, Recreating. Large Parcels Of Norcross Wildlife Foundation Land Across The Road And Near By. An Additional 1,255-FT Of Frontage On Burley Hill Rd. Very Few Large Parcels Like This Left And Not Often One Of Them Becomes Available. The
Seasonal ownership opportunity at Roaring Brook Co-Op Campground. Located on Site WW96 in the desirable WW section, this well-maintained 2007 Keystone Outback offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and flexible sleeping accommodations for up to 7. Features include multiple televisions, a roof antenna, a storage shed, and a golf cart included in as-is condition. Ownership includes a cooperative ownership
Three-bedroom one bath home. One car garage and plenty of back yard space for that family gathering. Home has a wired Generac generator. Propane heat. Lots of possibilities!! with some tlc you could make it your own. Property has partial lake views and beach rights to Staffordville lake. Being sold' As Is,' and is subject to probate approval. Property sits at end of cul-de-sac!!!!!
Furnished Single Family Ranch Style home. Kitchen with dining area. Living room with fireplace. Full Bathroom and 3 Bedrooms. Pets may be allowed. Detached Garage. Nice yard and deck.
Completely Renovated, Everything New! GREAT Location. Two (2) Bedroom One (1) Full-Bath, Laundry Room With Washer & Dryer And Half-Bath. Roomy Eat-In Kitchen With New Appliances, New Cabinets, Granite Counter Tops, Undermount Sink. New Mechanicals, New Propane Forced Hot Air Furnace. New Hot Water Heater. New Propane Fireplace! New Thermal Windows. New Roof, New Siding. Level Open Yard. Plenty Of
Everything New In 2025! Ground Floor, All One (1) Level Ranch Style, 1-Bedroom 1-Bath Central A/C, Propane Heat. Open Floor Plan. Please NO PETS. NO SMOKING. Landlord Pays Water And Sewer. Tenant Pays Propane Heat, And Electric. First Month Rent $1,400 And Two (2) Months Rent $2,800 Security Deposit For Start Up.
Surrounded by trees and anchored by Lake George, Wales is an great rural hamlet for residents to buy a plot of land and enjoy seclusion among New England greenery. With adjacent highway access and sitting right on Massachusetts' border with Connecticut, this small town has solid access to greater cities when needed. Amy Gerrish, a 22-year broker at RE/MAX Professional Associates in Sturbridge explained, “It's a really rural town within 15 minutes of Mass Pike, Route 84 to Connecticut and half an hour to Springfield or Worcester. For a lot of people who live in Wales, it’s more affordable than living in Connecticut; there’s large acreage in Wales for farms, hunting or cross-country skiing.”
Homes in Wales tend to be Cape Cods — identifiable by their steep roofs, central chimneys, and symmetrical gabled dormers throughout Wales' tree-lined streets. Colonial homes and clapboard cabins here tend to have evenly-spaced windows to gaze at nature through. Wales residences are priced between $200,000 to $500,000, depending on the size of the home and lot size. Several undeveloped land lots are also for sale in Wales, meaning opportunity for custom homes and farm cultivation. Gerrish says, “It’s a little gem of a town, with a public State Forest, it's very undeveloped and has many farms. You can get a great deal on a house, considering the prices here in Massachusetts.”
Students can attend Wales K-7 Elementary School, rated a B on Niche and part of Tantasqua and Union 61 School District. Tantasqua High boasts an A-rating on Niche and is fed by elementary schools in the 5 towns around it — so students can expect to meet New Englanders from all over the school system through their grade school years. There's also Wilbraham Middle School, rated a B-plus, several miles west of Wales to cover kids for eighth grade learning in between Wales Elementary.
Lake George is a 93-acre reservoir and a recreational haven for the community. Gerrish says, “Wales started off as a summer lake community for Lake George. It has a town beach, a boat ramp, and residents who enjoy swimming, water skiing, fishing and kayaking. Kids enjoy riding their bikes over to the town beach in the summer.” Much of Wales is covered in forests — the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary is a community favorite for birdwatching and its 2-mile trail loop. The entire sanctuary is about 75 acres of swamps and woodlands, and staying on the trail is advised by local authorities in order to protect the wildlife and vegetation.
Adams Hometown Market in neighboring Monson is a supermarket just a 7-mile drive from Wales. Lake George Tavern has lakeside views, live music, and juicy burgers. Football fans will love their annual Super Bowl party and its special menu — usually themed around the two teams competing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The community comes together for annual events too. As Gerrish notes, “The Wales Fire Department hosts a summer event in town called The Wales Olde Home Day; they usually have a chicken barbecue, vendors and games for the kids, with fireworks at night.”
Regarding the walkability of Wales, Gerrish says, “You can’t go to Wales and want to be within 5 minutes of shopping. A lot of people come to Wales because they want privacy; you can purchase 5 acres or more, while still being within 10 miles of major roads like The Mass Pike or RT 84.” Wales is less than 30 miles east of Springfield by car. The bustling Interstate 84 runs east of Wales and residents can take it south 38 miles to downtown Hartford, Connecticut. Wales offers secluded residences and thriving natural locales within its borders, while still being close enough to major highways to access greater towns and cities for amenities.
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
11,780
Median Age
45
Population Density
223 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,675
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$95,500
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
26%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Not bikeable
Bikeability®
10/ 100
Not walkable
Walkability®
10/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
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