Jeffrey Rothman
eXp Realty
(959) 777-4659
154 Total Sales
5 in Tolland
$144K - $530K Price Range
Tolland
Located in Tolland County
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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Jeffrey Rothman
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Kalani Ladd
Kalani Ladd
KW Legacy Partners
(860) 864-5326
120 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
150 Total Sales
1 in Tolland
$366,000 Price
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Raymond Malcolm
Raymond Malcolm
Cornerstone Homes Plus, Inc.
(959) 666-9478
89 Total Sales
1 in Tolland
$350,000 Price
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Heather Meehan
Heather Meehan
Meehan & Daughters Real Estate
(860) 530-5168
73 Total Sales
2 in Tolland
$40K - $290K Price Range
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Dawn D'Auria
Dawn D'Auria
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 267-1487
83 Total Sales
1 in Tolland
$385,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Crandall Park
Nye-Holman State Forest
Palmer Kendall Mountain Conservation
Cross Farms Recreational Area
Tolland Housing Trends
On average, homes in Tolland, CT sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Tolland, CT over the last 12 months is $440,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$431,400
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$442,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$266,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
153
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$250
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,181
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,919
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,696
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,631
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
849
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
44,866
Open Houses
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Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
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®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
