Phillips
Neighborhood in Waterford, Connecticut
New London County 06320, 06385
Traditional 20th-century homes
Modest lots are framed by a canopy of trees as established as Phillips’ traditional-style homes that sit tucked behind the neighborhood’s otherwise busy commercial areas. Bungalows and cottages built in the early 20th century are most common, many featuring colonial influences. Cape Cods and a few smaller ranch styles round out the single-family homes here, and apartment buildings and other multi-family homes are found along 3rd through 5th streets. Single-family home prices typically range from around $170,000 to $415,000.Pocket parks and the Connecticut College Arboretum
Though Phillips consists mostly of residential and commercial areas, residents still have access to nearby pocket neighborhood parks within the city. Snowden Street Park offers an open green space for recreation, and residents are within walking distance of the playground at Mahan Park and the Veterans Memorial Field in neighboring Parker. Further down Broad Street, the Whaling City Athletic Club is a 10,000-square-foot space dedicated to fitness, boxing, martial arts, and wrestling. Anglers head north of the neighborhood to the 30-acre Brandegee Lake to fish near the dam or take in scenic waterside views.For a true escape, the expansive Connecticut College Arboretum is less than 2 miles from Phillips. The 750-acre tract overflows with natural areas, including a picturesque pond, blooming gardens and walking trails. Open to the public every day of the year from sunrise to sunset, the arboretum invites visitors to stroll along their trails or attend a public or private tour.
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Three-magnet program in New London School District
New London School District, Connecticut's first all-magnet district, offers 3 specialized pathways: STEM, foreign education, and visual and performing arts. Students may attend C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet School, which focuses on international education, before attending Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School. Niche rates both schools C-minus. The multi-magnet New London High School serves students from all three pathways.Phillips students are also close to postsecondary institutions, including Connecticut College and the Coast Guard Academy, which sit just northeast of the neighborhood.
Interstate 95 is a huge draw to Phillips
Not only do Phillips residents benefit from its proximity to Interstate 95, but the neighborhood is also close to other major thoroughfares like the Connecticut Turnpike and Hartford Turnpike. Proximity to these main transportation arteries allows residents to access neighboring cities like Norwich within a 15-mile drive and get to Hartford or New Haven within 45 miles, which typically takes less than an hour. Via I-95, both New York and Boston are approximately 120 miles away. The Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Providence is about a 51-mile drive. Despite easy access to I-95, traffic noise may be a concern for homebuyers.For public transportation, Phillips residents can rely on the Southeast Area Transit District buses that stop through the neighborhood or head to the New London Train Station to catch an Amtrak train.
Nearby regional mall, plus delis on Broad Street
A plethora of retail, grocery and specialty shopping options are within a 2-mile radius of Phillips. New London Shopping Center has NSA Supermarkets and Burlington, as well as tire and auto shops. The New London Mall to the north houses big-box retailers like HomeGoods and Marshalls, plus additional supermarket ShopRite. Down Hartford Turnpike, the newly renovated Crystal Mall is a regional retail mecca. The two-level mall has 80 stores and an array of diverse eateries such as Sarku Japan and Wok Express Chinese. Shops include specialty stores like The Toy Vault and familiar retailers like Forever 21 and Men’s Wearhouse.Broad Street serves as the neighborhood’s main commercial thoroughfare, with locally owned restaurants like Illiano’s Real Italian Pizzeria and Tox Brewing Company. Smith says many delis in the area, like Hamilton Street Market, are known for their grinders and subs – a term coined in New London during World War II for the roll’s resemblance to the submarines in the naval shipyard across the river in Groton. “Hamilton Street Market is known for overloaded grinders,” Smith says. “My dad jokes that he’ll take off half the turkey on his sub and save it for another sandwich – that’s how much they stuff their food there.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dan Contino
Dan Contino
eXp Realty
(959) 215-6603
186 Total Sales
2 in Phillips
$163K - $240K Price Range
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Amy Rubin
Amy Rubin
Responds QuicklyWilliam Raveis Real Estate
(959) 500-6792
94 Total Sales
1 in Phillips
$405,000 Price
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Kiki Sydnor
Kiki Sydnor
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX One
(959) 215-5358
109 Total Sales
3 in Phillips
$92K - $273K Price Range
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Melissa DiPiazza
Melissa DiPiazza
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX One
(914) 483-3631
156 Total Sales
2 in Phillips
$330K - $405K Price Range
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Marilyn Lusher
Marilyn Lusher
RE/MAX Legends
(860) 743-1317
364 Total Sales
1 in Phillips
$91,500 Price
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Mary Poola
Mary Poola
Responds QuicklyWilliam Raveis Real Estate
(959) 500-6822
409 Total Sales
2 in Phillips
$205K - $257K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Phillips | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Phillips Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Phillips, Waterford sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Phillips, Waterford over the last 12 months is $315,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$287,450
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$285,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
206
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,316
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
797
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,500
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,826
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38
/ 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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Jefferson
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