Stafford
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amy Rio
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
(860) 321-8567
1,240 Total Sales
4 in Stafford
$15K - $400K Price Range
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Andy Goodhall
Andy Goodhall
Connecticut Crossroads Realty
(860) 851-3927
120 Total Sales
32 in Stafford
$24K - $420K Price Range
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Shane Kropo
Shane Kropo
RE/MAX RISE
(475) 405-3727
107 Total Sales
1 in Stafford
$350,000 Price
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Jeffrey Rothman
Jeffrey Rothman
eXp Realty
(959) 777-4659
156 Total Sales
2 in Stafford
$280K - $405K Price Range
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Michelle MacNeil
Michelle MacNeil
William Raveis Real Estate
(860) 854-1829
93 Total Sales
1 in Stafford
$360,000 Price
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Lisa Boudreau
Lisa Boudreau
CR Premier Properties
(774) 217-7094
100 Total Sales
1 in Stafford
$335,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 1st to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Shenipsit State Forest
- Trails
- Hiking
Hyde Park
Bigelow Hollow State Park
Palmer Kendall Mountain Conservation
- Trails
- Hiking
Somers Recreation Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Kimball Forest
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Stafford | 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
Stafford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stafford, CT sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Stafford, CT over the last 12 months is $345,000, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$345,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$461,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$116,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-36%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,503
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,613
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,240
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
742
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
40,510
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
6,782
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,260
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,720
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
27.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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