Why Live in Belltown
Belltown, a suburban neighborhood in Stamford, offers a relaxed atmosphere with a mix of home options, including Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes. Some properties are on quarter-acre lots, many of which are wooded, and cul-de-sacs are common. The Stamford Jewish Community Center, located on Newfield Avenue, serves as a community hub with a fitness center, summer camps and various sports facilities. Other recreational sites include Barrett Park, a 6-acre space with playground equipment and a baseball diamond, and Sleepy Hollow Park, a 25-acre area with hiking trails. Newfield Green and Glenbrook Center offer a variety of shops and services. Grade A Market is one of the options for groceries, and Belltown Pizzeria and FreshCo, a small cafe, are among the restaurants. Commuters benefit from proximity to the Connecticut Turnpike and the neighborhood is well-served by CTtransit bus stops. For commuter rail, the Springdale and Glenbrook stations, within a couple of miles, offer service on the Metro-North New Canaan Branch, which connects to the New Haven Line. Stamford Hospital is less than 5 miles away, and the Westchester County Airport is about 15 miles northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belltown a good place to live?
Belltown is a good place to live, receiving 3.5 stars from its residents. Belltown is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Belltown has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.3 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $175,297 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 59.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Belltown are home owners, with 23.4% of residents renting and 76.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Belltown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Belltown neighborhood guide.
Is Belltown, CT a safe neighborhood?
Belltown, CT is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Belltown?
The median home price in Belltown is $695,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $139,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.01%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,340 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $143K a year to afford the median home price in Belltown. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Belltown is $175K.
What are the best public schools in Belltown?
The best public schools that serve Belltown are:
What are the best private schools in Belltown?
The best private schools that serve Belltown are:
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Are home prices dropping in Belltown?
Yes, home prices in Belltown are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Belltown, CT
On average, homes in Belltown, Stamford sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Belltown, Stamford over the last 12 months is $734,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$734,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$780,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$572,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$423
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$695,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%