Wales
Rural Neighborhood in Stafford, Connecticut
Tolland County 01010, 01057, 01081
Neighborhood Reviews
Rustic homes on spacious lots
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.”
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Tantasqua School District and greater Hampden County serve Wales children
Students can attend Wales K-7 Elementary School, rated a B on Niche and part of Tantasqua and Union 61 School District. Tantasqua Regional 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 Tantasqua Regional Junior High, rated an A-minus.
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Lake George is a summer hotspot
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.
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Groceries a drive away, live music and dining at home
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.
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Wales Olde Home Day
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.”Highway access to nearby Worcester, Springfield and Connecticut
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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Trish Russo
Trish Russo
LPT Realty, LLC
(860) 791-3720
37 Total Sales
1 in Wales
$262,000 Price
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Kelly Roche
Kelly Roche
Kelly Atlantic Realty LLC
(339) 200-8407
16 Total Sales
1 in Wales
$92,500 Price
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Laurie Palatino
LP
Laurie Palatino
Responds QuicklyHampden Realty Center, LLC
(413) 735-1642
84 Total Sales
1 in Wales
$280,000 Price
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The Reference Group
TR
The Reference Group
Responds QuicklyReference Real Estate
(351) 666-4678
262 Total Sales
1 in Wales
$387,000 Price
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Cynthia Sowa Forgit
Cynthia Sowa Forgit
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Prof Associates
(401) 235-4841
56 Total Sales
1 in Wales
$300,000 Price
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Roger Trombly
Roger Trombly
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Western MA
(413) 595-2015
80 Total Sales
1 in Wales
$178,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Westville Recreation Area
Flynt Park
Monson Parks & Recreation
Brimfield State Forest
Hitchcock Park
Lake Siog Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/6/2019
Niche Review
Wales is a tiny town with a great elementary school and low crime rate. Good place to have kids but few opportunities for employment or entrepreneurship.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wales | 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
Wales Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wales, Stafford sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Wales, Stafford over the last 12 months is $312,000, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$327,000
Median Sale Price
$312,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$334,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$304
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
744
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,368
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,225
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 1012 - 2pm
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
2,067
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,491
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,023
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
27%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
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®
10
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 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.
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