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Waterville offers a convenient location and a friendly community
Waterville is a small neighborhood on the northern outskirts of Waterbury known for its friendly neighbors and convenient access to the city. “It’s centrally located. It’s very close to Route 8 and a lot of shopping, groceries and restaurants,” says Lynn LaForme, a Realtor at Showcase Realty with over two decades of experience. “A main road runs through it, so it has lots of shopping and a nice little park.” While the neighborhood’s convenience is a significant draw, the people make it feel like a home. Waterville is the kind of community where residents plow the roads after a snowstorm so their neighbors can get to work. The neighborhood also has a community club that lobbies for improvements to the park and organizes events like picnics and holiday parties for residents.
Waterville offers convenient access to nearby city amenities and employment centers.
Waterville’s Firehouse on Thomaston Avenue stands as a recognizable community landmark.
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Vintage housing styles on suburban avenues
Waterville consists of a few suburban streets, some industrial areas and a vast section of dense forest on the northern end. Vintage Victorians, American Foursquares and folk-style homes line the streets. Ranch-style houses are also common in some parts of the neighborhood. Many residential streets have sidewalks, and tall trees provide plenty of shade over the front lawns. Most homes are close together on tight lots, with a median lot size of about 0.17 acres. Houses are also smaller than the national average, with an average size of around 1,400 square feet. Prices generally range from $180,000 to $370,000. Much of the area near the Naugatuck River is prone to flooding, but the part of the neighborhood by the river is largely industrial.
Additional Folk-style homes highlight Waterville’s historic housing stock.
American Foursquare homes contribute classic architectural character to Waterville.
Condominium communities provide lower-maintenance housing options in Waterville.
Ranch-style homes offer single-level living throughout Waterville neighborhoods.
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Locally owned restaurants and big-box stores nearby
Shopping and dining destinations are close by for Waterville residents. Locally owned options in the neighborhood include the casual Hindsight BBQ, known for its brisket and mac and cheese. Giovanni’s Pizza Ristorante and Bar is a laid-back Italian spot serving pizza, pasta and sandwiches. Other options are a short drive away, like San Marino Ristorante, a lively upscale Italian restaurant on Thomaston Avenue. The Waterbury Plaza shopping center on Chase Avenue is home to stores like Target, Stop & Shop, Dollar Tree and several others.
Waterbury Plaza, located near Waterville, offers additional shopping and services.
Giovanni’s Pizza near Waterville offers food and beverage service in a neighborhood setting.
Five Below near Waterville offers affordable retail and seasonal items.
Hindsight BBQ remains a notable restaurant option near Waterville.
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Nearby parks include lakeside spots and hiking trails
The main recreation site in the neighborhood is Waterville Park. This green space has two tennis courts, two basketball courts and a baseball field. It also has a recently improved playground and splash pad, thanks to efforts from the Waterville Community Club. Residents can take a 2-mile drive down Chase Avenue to Lakewood Park for some time on the beach or a picnic by the lakeshore. The Waterbury Veterans’ Memorial is on Thomaston Road and includes military memorabilia like a helicopter and cannons. More recreation is available at Black Rock State Park, about 7 miles northwest of the neighborhood. This 444-acre natural site has a fishing pond, multiple hiking trails and several picnic sites.
Lakewood Park in Waterville features mature trees and seasonal foliage that enhance the neighborhood setting.
Black Rock State Park near Waterville provides preserved open space and recreational access in the surrounding region.
Black Rock State Park near Waterville provides open green space and maintained trails for outdoor recreation.
Lakewood Park in Waterville includes a playground that serves neighborhood families.
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Career and college prep at Wilby High School
Students might attend Sprague Elementary School, North End Middle School and Wilby High School. All three schools receive C-minus ratings from Niche. The high school offers college credit through the Early College High School program and the University of Connecticut Early College Experience. Students can take career and technical education courses in business, information technology, health sciences and engineering. The school also has a Marine Corps JROTC program.
Sprague Elementary School is located on Thomaston Avenue in the Waterville neighborhood of Waterbury.
North End Middle School serves students from Waterville and surrounding areas of Waterbury.
Wilby High School serves Waterville residents as part of the Waterbury public school system.
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Volunteers organize park upgrades and community events
The Waterville Community Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the old firehouse on Thomaston Avenue. The organization consists of several volunteers and puts on neighborhood events, including Easter egg hunts, picnics and Christmas parties. They also work with the city to secure improvements to Waterville Park and raise money to provide scholarships to send neighborhood kids to day camps.
Route 8 and local avenues make travel easy across the region
Thomaston and Chase avenues are major thoroughfares that offer trips throughout Waterbury. Downtown is about 3 miles south of the neighborhood via Thomaston Avenue. Connecticut Route 8 is just west of the neighborhood and offers convenient commutes to nearby communities. “A lot of people work in Hartford, Bridgeport and Danbury,” LaForme says. “We’re a half-hour from each of those and 20 minutes from Torrington.” Health care is available at Waterbury Hospital, about 3 miles away. Multiple CTtransit buses also connect the neighborhood to other parts of Waterbury.
Route 8 provides regional roadway access through Waterville.
Route 8 supports commuting and connectivity for the Waterville area.
Public bus routes provide transportation access throughout Waterville.
Thomaston Avenue in Waterville supports local and regional commuting routes.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Waterville
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Waterville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waterville, Waterbury sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Waterville, Waterbury over the last 12 months is $259,900, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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