Glenbrook
Neighborhood in Stamford, Connecticut
Fairfield County 06902, 06906, 06907
Neighborhood Reviews
High-rise condos and Cape Cods
A mixture of condos and single-family homes sit close together on quiet residential streets. “Single-family homes are in the $500 to $600,000 range, which is affordable for Stamford. In most places around here, you can’t get into a single-family for under a high $400,000, and that’s for a home that will need some work,” Auslander says. He adds that the area’s would-be starter homes aren’t going on the market, as buyers who secured low interest rates aren’t selling, resulting in low housing inventory. He adds, “Any time I put a listing on the market, pretty much the first thing I’ll hear from buyers’ agents is ‘When are the best and final offers due?’ since we all know there’s going to be multiple bids.” Condos, which were built between 1960 and 1985, run the gamut from brick high-rises to colonial townhouse styles. Prices start at around $240,000 and rise to around $400,000. Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods were built in the early to mid 1900s, and cost between $700,000 and $950,000, while smaller single-family homes were built in the mid-to-late 1900s. These ranches and bi-level properties are usually priced between $500,000 and $600,000.
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Pockets of green space in Glenbrook
A couple of pocket parks add green space to the city streets. Northrop Park has a small playground where younger kids can run around while older children can play catch on the baseball diamond or a pickup game on the basketball court. Hope Street Island Park and Daskam Park both are tiny green spaces positioned between converging streets, where residents can sit on shaded park benches. For a longer forested walk, residents can travel about 2 miles northeast to the Woodland Park Nature Preserve in Darien. The park’s shaded nature trails wind by streams and connect hikers to ponds where they can observe wildlife. Locals can also drive about 2 miles southeast to go to one of the most popular parks in Stamford; Cove Island has a paved loop for bike rides and plenty of sandy beaches to swim. Beachgoers must pay for a seasonal parking pass, but there are discounts for Stamford residents and steeper discounts for residents whose cars are registered in the city.
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Biliteracy programs at Stamford High
Kids may begin at Julia A. Stark Elementary School, which has a B-minus rating from Niche, and progress to C-plus rated Dolan Middle School. Older students can attend Stamford High, which has a B rating. The high school offers a comprehensive English Language Learner program, which enrolls nearly 200 students who speak more than 20 languages. Students can also graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas by proving literacy in a language other than English on a language assessment.
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Neighborhood cleanups and seasonal festivities
The Glenbrook Neighborhood Association, which has an annual fee of $10 per resident, organizes community events. Neighbors meet to discuss improvement plans at the association’s quarterly meetings, which are held at the Grace Evangelical Free Church. Residents come together to freshen up their homes and community at the spring and fall cleanups, which include unwanted clothing recycling, food drives, a swap meet and street cleanups. The community also meets for more festive celebrations, like the annual holiday tree lighting in early December at Hope Street Island Park. Kids enter a toy raffle and take pictures with Santa as locals sip free hot chocolate topped with marshmallows. The Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford, which is housed on the St. Basil Seminary campus, has special programs and displays of Ukrainian art and literature to peruse.
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Commuters board the New Haven line in Glenbrook
Commuters headed toward New York City benefit from the neighborhood’s train station, which is within walking distance for many but also has a parking lot. The New Haven line on the Metro-North Railroad takes residents to Grand Central Station in about an hour and 15 minutes. To travel throughout Stamford, locals can walk to bus stops operated by CTtransit; Route 334 takes residents downtown in about 15 minutes. Popular thoroughfares like Interstate 95 and nearby Washington Boulevard provide easier commute options for drivers. The Stamford Hospital is just over 2 miles away from the neighborhood, offering residents quick access to medical care.Local restaurants on Hope Street
Though downtown is the most popular area to eat, Glenbrook has a convenient commercial corridor. “Hope Street runs right through Glenbrook, which is where you find restaurants, stores and gas stations,” Auslander says. Mornings can start with donuts and coffee from Donut Delight or fresh bagels with flavored cream cheese from Village Bagels. Cosechas is a Colombian restaurant popular for its empanadas, and residents can grab a late-night slice from Nick’s Pizza. The family-owned restaurant has been serving thin-crust pizza since 1969; the pizzeria also has an adjoining bar called Bacco, where locals sip beer and cocktails. There are a couple of grab-and-go convenience stores throughout Glenbrook, and the Grade A Market on Hope Street is a small market that stocks groceries and household essentials. To shop at a larger supermarket, residents can drive about a mile and a half west to Stop and Shop. Downtown’s shopping area, called Stamford Town Center, is also about a mile and a half southwest. Residents walk around the mall, which has popular retailers like Macy's and Barnes and Noble, or pop over to big box stores like Target and Burlington.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Adam Wagner
Adam Wagner
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
(475) 239-2863
325 Total Sales
20 in Glenbrook
$130K - $661K Price Range
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Glenn Marr
Glenn Marr
Marr Caruso Realty Group
(475) 275-8091
40 Total Sales
4 in Glenbrook
$220K - $731K Price Range
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Paul Martillo
Paul Martillo
Century 21 AllPoints Realty
(475) 264-4807
26 Total Sales
1 in Glenbrook
$225,000 Price
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Miriam Morrow
Miriam Morrow
Keller Williams NY Realty
(914) 281-2416
63 Total Sales
1 in Glenbrook
$215,000 Price
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Melanie Healey
Melanie Healey
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 264-4391
84 Total Sales
10 in Glenbrook
$310K - $2.5M Price Range
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Urs Klarer
Urs Klarer
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 268-1377
97 Total Sales
5 in Glenbrook
$170K - $339K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Cove Island Park
Latham Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Veterans Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Columbus Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Stamford Dog Park
Woodland Park Nature Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Mill River Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Northrop Field
Hope Street Island Park
Transit
Airport
Westchester County
28 min drive
Train
Glenbrook Station
Bus
Hope St & Frisbie St
Bus
Hope St & 51 Hope St
Bus
Strawberry Hill & Holcomb Ave
Bus
Strawberry Hill Ave & Hackett Cir
Bus
Hope St & Opp Toms Rd
Bus
Glenbrook Rd & Scofield Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/23/2015
Niche Review
the weather in this area is somewhat okay because it is not as bad as most places.
3/23/2015
Niche Review
There's an average amount in my area, but there could be more.
7/28/2014
Niche Review
Great place to grow up and raise kids. High taxes
7/28/2014
Niche Review
Very healthy. A gym right up the street.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glenbrook | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glenbrook Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glenbrook, Stamford sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenbrook, Stamford over the last 12 months is $510,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,900
Median Sale Price
$510,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$680,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$694,750
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$342,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
149
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$354
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,089
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,738
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,366
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,308
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
819
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
350
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
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Monday, Jun 231 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,084
Median Age
39
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,577
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,446
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
45.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
% Population in Labor Force
73.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51
/ 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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