Oronoque
Neighborhood in Stratford, Connecticut
Fairfield County 06614
Renovated condos and Colonial Revivals in Oronoque
The Oronoque Village condo community makes up a large part of the neighborhood, with over 900 units organized along residential streets that wind around the Blackhawk Country Club golf course. The condos were built in the 1970s, but many have modern renovations; prices start around $250,000 and rise to $550,000. Around the neighborhood's perimeter are peaceful residential streets of single-family homes and other condo buildings. Condos in the Far Mill River subdivision were also built in the late 20th century and cost between $300,000 and $400,000. Ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals with neat, grassy yards from the early-to-mid 1900s are priced between $400,000 and $700,000.
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Tennis, golf and nature trails near Oronoque
Residents of Oronoque Village can access the community’s amenities, like the swimming pools and bocce ball and tennis courts. “The village is like living in a country club. We’re built right onto a golf course,” Dalton says. The Blackhawk Country Club, a private club that residents of the village and the larger Oronoque neighborhood can both pay to join, has two 18-hole courses, pickleball and tennis courts, swimming pools and an indoor gym. The neighborhood is also near several nature preserves. Hikers can explore wooded trails through the Roosevelt Forest, and anglers may drive about 3 miles north to find fishing spots along the Housatonic River. During the summer, residents drive 8 miles south to the coast, where they relax and swim at Short Beach.
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Education pathways at Bunnel High School
Elementary-aged kids may attend Chapel Street Elementary School, which has a B-minus rating from Niche, through sixth grade. Afterward, they can advance to Harry B. Flood Middle School, which has a C-plus rating, and then Bunnell High School, which scores a B. The high school offers technology education pathways in engineering, communications, automotive technology and more.
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Commuters merge onto the Merritt Parkway or take the train
Locals usually rely on cars to run errands and commute to work. State Route 15, or the Merritt Parkway, runs just south of the neighborhood and takes drivers 70 miles southwest to New York City. Residents can use the same roadway or take Interstate 95 to travel 15 miles northeast to New Haven. Dalton says that many people headed into New York City take the train instead. The Stratford station, where passengers board the New Haven line on the Metro-North Railroad, is about 5 miles south of Oronoque. The train ride takes between 90 and 120 minutes to reach Grand Central Terminal.Shopping and dining in Shelton
Even if they don’t belong to the Blackhawk Country Club, residents can eat at its seasonal restaurant, which serves upscale American fare like steak and seared salmon. There are a few restaurants and stores along Main Street, including chains like Dunkin and local eateries like House of Pho, a laidback restaurant serving Vietnamese noodle dishes. But most residents drive a few miles to go out to eat. “We’re in the northern part of Stratford, so the closer stores and restaurants are in Shelton,” Dalton says. In downtown Shelton, locals can order pizza and other Italian dishes at Caloroso Eatery & Bar or enjoy seafood and cocktails alongside views of the Housatonic River at Pier131 Kitchen & Bar. For a more relaxed evening of beer and wings, there’s Porky’s Café, a casual sports bar. Shelton also has convenient shopping plazas, where people head to Stop & Shop or ShopRite for grocery runs. Shoppers may also browse retail stores like T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Fredda Takacs
Fredda Takacs
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(475) 269-6854
159 Total Sales
3 in Oronoque
$235K - $430K Price Range
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Hy Natarajan
Hy Natarajan
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
(475) 264-6173
77 Total Sales
1 in Oronoque
$375,000 Price
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Stephanie Ellison
Stephanie Ellison
Ellison Homes Real Estate
(475) 267-0818
550 Total Sales
2 in Oronoque
$539K - $620K Price Range
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Wayne Hugendubel
Wayne Hugendubel
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 267-4505
177 Total Sales
1 in Oronoque
$157,500 Price
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Sue Varrone
Sue Varrone
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 330-3425
141 Total Sales
3 in Oronoque
$220K - $550K Price Range
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Cathy Lynch
Cathy Lynch
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 241-0593
204 Total Sales
1 in Oronoque
$425,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
John Chanda Park
Boothe Memorial Park
Short Beach Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
Roosevelt Forest
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oronoque | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oronoque Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oronoque, Stratford sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oronoque, Stratford over the last 12 months is $440,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$454,950
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$621,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$390,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
107
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$300
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,808
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,342
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,427
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,349
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,380
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
40,075
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,202
Median Age
65
Population under 18
10.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
50.5%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,659
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,462
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
College Graduates
49.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.7%
% Population in Labor Force
45.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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