Wilson
Suburban Neighborhood in Windsor, Connecticut
Hartford County 06095, 06120
$299,502
Average Value
$232
Average Price per Sq Ft
Homes priced for first-time buyers
Homes in Wilson range from $185,000 and $400,000, but most are under $300,000. Many are three-bedroom Cape Cods with fireplaces and large backyards or colonials with hardwood floors and up to five bedrooms. “These are great startup homes for first-time homebuyers,” Goel says. “People take pride in their homes and yards here. You always see someone out cutting the grass in the summer.” Because the many residential streets in the neighborhood don’t get through traffic, it’s common to see children in front yards and parents less concerned about letting them roam free. “Child-sized yards without the busy street traffic is important to homeowners,” says Maria Pirulli, a real estate agent with Five Stars Realty and a Hartford native. “So are property taxes. They’re much lower in Wilson than Hartford, yet you’re still only blocks from the city line.” With the Connecticut River bordering the neighborhood, most homes have been built away from it. Yet some properties near Deckers Brook, which crosses Wilson, can see flooding.
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Parks and community centers in Wilson
Windsor Meadows State Park is an expanse of woods along the Connecticut River, perfect for hiking, boating and fishing. The Bissell Bridge Boat Launch is at the end of the drive into the park. Hikers can also pick up the Bissell Bridge Walkway Trail from the parking lot, which crosses the river next to I-291. The parking lot also gives access to the Windsor River Trail, which runs through the park's southern section and gives hikers access to scenic waterway views. Sharshon Park is nearby where family and friends often gather. The park offers 12 horseshoe courts, a large open-air pavilion, a children’s playground, and a basketball court. The 330 Windsor Avenue Community Center next door features a gymnasium, after-school programs and a teen center. The Wilson Branch of the Windsor Public Library is across the street, and Keney Park, one of the largest public parks in New England, is along the neighborhood’s southern border. It offers meadows and forests, the 18-hole Keney Park Golf Course and cricket fields. Also on the horizon, what is currently a vacant lot between East Barber Street and Drake Street off Windsor Avenue will become the new Wilson Park, a 5-plus-acre green space that will include a new playground, landscaping, a grand lawn, public art and an amphitheater.
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Weather reporters and singers at Wilson schools
The schools that serve Wilson are part of the Windsor School District, which received a B-plus from Niche. Students can attend Poquonock Elementary, a PK-2 school that scored an A and offers a low 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Clover Street School, a 3-5 elementary, received a B-minus and keeps parents in the loop through weekly newsletters that announce important events, such as band concerts and STEM Carnivals. Sage Park Middle, another B-minus school, has its own weather station run by students, and Windsor High, a B-plus school, features a music tech program where students can showcase their creativity and original songs.
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StefanFarms and Juneteenth celebrations
StefanFarms is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) family farm on the western side of I-91. It offers a farmers market on Thursdays and Saturdays from July to October and on Saturdays in November. During the off-season, customers can order online or buy CSA shares to help support the farm and receive fresh produce weekly. The Town of Windsor also celebrates Juneteenth with film screenings, open mic nights and keynote addresses downtown.
From I-91 to CT Transit buses
Interstates 91 and 291 give commuters fast access to wherever they want to go in the city, Pirulli says. She points out that the Hartford-Brainard Airport is only 7 miles from Wilson, and the Windsor Train Station, where Amtrak and commuter lines to Springfield, Hartford and New Haven stop, is only 3 miles. St. Francis Hospital, the closest medical center, is only 5 miles. For people who prefer public transportation, CT Transit buses run along Windsor Avenue and connect riders to destinations throughout Hartford.Walkable shops and restaurants on Windsor Avenue
Only blocks away from most homes, Lilly’s Soul Food serves favorite dishes like fried catfish, meatloaf and mac and cheese. Customers can also order desserts like banana pudding and ice cream at this popular eatery. The Wilson Pizza Palace is housed in an old fast-food building off Windsor Avenue. Behind it is Shun Cheong, a take-out or dine-in Chinese place in the same building as the community center. Kebab House down the street is an Indian restaurant specializing in Tandoori dishes. Desi Bazaar and Halal Food Market are local convenience stores that stock essentials. It's also easy to hop on Windsor Avenue or a CT Transit bus to the Windsor Shops shopping center, less than a mile north, featuring the Price Rite Marketplace of Windsor discount grocery store, a Big Lots and a CVS pharmacy. About three miles north, Windsor’s downtown is packed with restaurants and shops, including Ewe and You Fiber Arts, a charming yarn shop.
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Written By
Christopher Kopczynski
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Guillermo Araujo
Guillermo Araujo
Five Stars Realty
(860) 791-3396
195 Total Sales
1 in Wilson
$313,000 Price
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Raymond Malcolm
Raymond Malcolm
Cornerstone Homes Plus, Inc.
(959) 666-9478
99 Total Sales
2 in Wilson
$350K - $355K Price Range
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Wayne Stapleton
Wayne Stapleton
eXp Realty
(860) 560-1897
68 Total Sales
2 in Wilson
$200K - $240K Price Range
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Ilka Torres
Ilka Torres
Torbello Real Estate Advisors
(959) 245-2393
193 Total Sales
1 in Wilson
$286,000 Price
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Hiram Colon
Hiram Colon
Responds QuicklyReal Broker CT, LLC
(860) 968-2824
62 Total Sales
1 in Wilson
$291,000 Price
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Jason Kemp
Jason Kemp
Five Stars Realty
(860) 370-3052
84 Total Sales
1 in Wilson
$313,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Riverside Park
Keney Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
Windsor Meadows State Park
- Boating
- Trails
Sharshon Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Stroh Park
- Basketball
- Lake
- Pool
Leland P. Wilson Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Custer Drive Tot Lot
- Basketball
- Playground
Deerfield Playground
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wilson | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wilson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wilson, Windsor sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilson, Windsor over the last 12 months is $286,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$279,000
Median Sale Price
$286,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$273,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
485
Median Year Built
1949
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,375
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,709
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,194
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,730
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,906
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,025
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
27.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.2%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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