Angela Flori
William Raveis Real Estate
(860) 854-3407
29 Total Sales
1 in Tolland
$285,000 Price
Tolland
Rural Neighborhood in Connecticut
Tolland County 06084
Tolland residents may have been lured by the town’s quietness, but they are equally appreciative of its proximity to other areas.
“It’s a pretty quiet New England town,” says Mark Riesbeck, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, New England Properties. “But it’s close to the University of Connecticut and 20 minutes from Hartford. A lot of people commute to the city for work.”
With three exits off Interstate 84, it’s easy to access other areas in and around Connecticut, and it’s convenient for visitors to stop in for one of Tolland’s annual events like the Tolland Green Scarecrow Contest in the fall or the Holiday Tree Lighting.
“People vote for their favorite scarecrow displays in the fall and at Christmas, Santa travels through the entire town on a firetruck,” says Riesbeck.
Many of the roads in town, like Buff Cap Road, are winding, two-lane thoroughfares with 1970s ranch-style homes priced at $325,000 and shaded, tree-lined roads like Crystal Lake Road that feature Cape Cods in need of a few repairs listed for under $200,000. You will also see newly constructed townhouses on Belvedere Drive for around $400,000 and well-maintained ranch houses from the 1960s on impeccably kept lawns.
“A lot of the houses here have acreage,” says Riesbeck. “There’s a lot of space in Tolland.”
Tolland Public Schools, a district that includes a primary, intermediate, middle and high school, has a good reputation in the community. A lot of residents come out in the evening and on weekends to support the school’s sports teams.
“It’s an engaged and active town,” Riesbeck says.
Folks get exercise by hiking the area trails off Cider Mill Road and exploring some of the conservation areas.
“Shenipsit Lake is another popular spot,” says Riesbeck. “A lot of people water ski there.”
Tolland is home to a few independent businesses like Kollas Orchard on New Road, an apple orchard where you can bag your own Honey Crisp and Yellow Delicious Apples and shop for ciders and frozen pies.
“Town people go to The Country Butcher at Spring Meadow Farm a lot,” Riesbeck says.
The Country Butcher is owned by Stephen Boyer, a Connecticut native and expert in farm-to-table meat production.
On the evenings when preparing dinner is not an option, pick up a specialty pizza from Camille’s Wood Fired Pizza in the back of the Big Y Plaza or stop by The Spot Bar & Grill for a wrap or burger.
If you’re looking for something to do, it’s not too hard to find a local event in the town green, and the Arts of Tolland Craft Show is held each September, rain or shine. But if you’re looking for a quieter life in the New England countryside, Tolland might be the place for you.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Angela Flori
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Guillermo Araujo
Guillermo Araujo
Five Stars Realty
(860) 791-3396
192 Total Sales
1 in Tolland
$220,000 Price
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Harry Finer
Harry Finer
William Raveis Real Estate
(860) 787-8419
317 Total Sales
5 in Tolland
$100K - $567K Price Range
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Kalani Ladd
Kalani Ladd
KW Legacy Partners
(860) 864-5326
130 Total Sales
38 in Tolland
$142K - $785K Price Range
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Mary Ann Parker
Mary Ann Parker
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(860) 791-4504
162 Total Sales
1 in Tolland
$366,000 Price
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Raymond Malcolm
Raymond Malcolm
Cornerstone Homes Plus, Inc.
(959) 666-9478
101 Total Sales
2 in Tolland
$151K - $350K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Crandall Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Nye-Holman State Forest
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Palmer Kendall Mountain Conservation
- Trails
- Hiking
Cross Farms Recreational Area
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Soccer
River Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Kimball Forest
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Tolland | 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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tolland, CT sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Tolland, CT over the last 12 months is $461,918, up 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$422,500
Median Single Family Price
$425,000
Median Townhouse Price
$410,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$408,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$241
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
146
Months of Supply
1.40
Median List Price
$417,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,129
Median Year Built
1979
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,920
On par with the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,695
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,643
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
851
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
52,707
Open Houses
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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
13,936
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,460
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,038
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
53.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
16
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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