Stephanie Rush
RE/MAX Legends
(959) 500-5485
161 Total Sales
2 in Willington
$330K - $440K Price Range
Willington
Rural Neighborhood in Connecticut
Tolland County 06279
Willington’s identity as a farming and mill town has changed over the years, but its rural charm remains constant.
“It’s a very small, attractive town,” says Mark Riesbeck, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, New England Properties.
Willington is so small, in fact, that only two schools, Center Elementary School and Hall Memorial School, serve the town’s kindergarten through eighth grade population. Once students are in ninth grade, they attend E.O. Smith High School, a district school for students from different areas across Eastern Connecticut. E.O. Smith has an award-winning agricultural-science program, maintains small class sizes and has partnerships with the University of Connecticut and various community organizations.
Willington, though still rural, is expanding residentially with quite a few lots for sale on streets such as Cowles Road, Mihaliak Road and Eldredge Road. On Schofield Road, ranch-style homes are going for just over $250,000 and on Tolland Turnpike, you’ll see some colonial-style houses from the late 1800s.
Like other towns in Connecticut, Willington has a hub, and the community often comes together at its town green for holiday events and an annual flea market.
“The car show on the green is also a pretty big event each year,” says Riesbeck.
Held each September, the Town of Willington, in conjunction with Connecticut Street Legends, hosts the event to raise money for college scholarships that benefit children of Marines and law enforcement officers who were killed while on duty. Folks attending the event can enjoy oldies music and onsite food options.
Willington Green is a 2-acre rectangle framed by historic churches, parsonages and civic buildings, and some of the older buildings were once home to stores and taverns.
Although dining at a tavern in Willington is not an option these days, rumor has it that pizza is what really hits the spot anyway.
“Willington Pizza is the place to go,” says Reisbeck. “It's popular with residents and UConn students and coaches.”
Known locally as “the pizza that made Willington famous,” Willington Pizza started as a four-table restaurant that has grown to two separate locations in the town. The restaurant’s walls are adorned with old signs, memorabilia and many awards including “Best Exotic Pizza of the Year.”
Another popular spot, Hilltop Restaurant Bar & Banquet, is known for its seafood dishes and burgers, and customers appreciate enjoying drinks, brunch and live music on the patio.
When the weather is nice, you will often find folks exercising and exploring Fenton-Ruby Park, a gorgeous open space with 4.2 miles of hiking trails. It’s also a great spot for relaxing on a bench and watching the park’s ducks, geese and heron.
Whether you’re looking for a lot of land or just some space to spread out in a hectic world, there are plenty of green acres up for grabs in Willington. Maybe some of this countryside could be yours.
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Melissa Face
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Ed Messenger
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephanie Rush
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Amy McCarthy
Amy McCarthy
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 852-6237
17 Total Sales
1 in Willington
$354,900 Price
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Sharon Watson Stokland
Sharon Watson Stokland
Responds QuicklyList N Show LLC
(866) 789-5844
100 Total Sales
2 in Willington
$330K - $375K Price Range
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Angela Flori
Angela Flori
William Raveis Real Estate
(860) 854-3407
29 Total Sales
1 in Willington
$350,000 Price
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Kalani Ladd
Kalani Ladd
KW Legacy Partners
(860) 864-5326
130 Total Sales
1 in Willington
$250,000 Price
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Raymond Malcolm
Raymond Malcolm
Cornerstone Homes Plus, Inc.
(959) 666-9478
101 Total Sales
3 in Willington
$132K - $389K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Nye-Holman State Forest
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Hyde Park
Cross Farms Recreational Area
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Soccer
River Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Moss Tract
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Fenton-Ruby Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Willington | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willington, CT sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Willington, CT over the last 12 months is $349,116, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$350,000
Median Single Family Price
$360,000
Median Townhouse Price
$225,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$85,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$339,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,903
Median Year Built
1975
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,736
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,092
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,173
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
946
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
88,862
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 312 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,250 - $2,900 per month
- Willington Oaks Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 380 Daleville Rd
- Willington, CT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,053
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,541
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,610
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.6%
Advanced Degrees
21.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
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®
5
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 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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