Harry Finer
William Raveis Real Estate
(860) 787-8419
318 Total Sales
3 in Columbia
$189K - $572K Price Range
Columbia
Rural Neighborhood in Connecticut
Tolland County 06237
A sleepy community 23 miles from Hartford, Columbia is home to quiet forests and a strong sense of community.
Homes in Columbia tend to sit on large lots. You can find homes for about $400,000 with three bedrooms, three baths and 1,700 square feet on about an acre and a half of land. Homes can reach up to $825,000 for three bedrooms, four baths and 3,000 square feet on a whopping 18 acres of land. Houses around Columbia Lake, a popular recreation area, can go for around $650,000 for four bedrooms, three baths, and 2,000 square feet on half an acre of lakeside real estate. Wherever you decide to settle down, once you find a house you like, buy quickly. "Houses are flying off the shelf," says Pat Malek, a Realtor with First Choice Realty. "Inventory is super low across the state, and some houses are going for $10,000 to $40,000 over the listing price."
Columbia Lake is the town's biggest draw. "The lake is popular because you have full boating, water skiing and swimming access," Malek says. "It's a wonderful town." It's common to see a gaggle of folks hanging around the town's public access launch and others frolicking in the water, casting a line, or boating around the lake's edges. It's a fun and community-focused part of Columbia and is a staple of town life during the warmer months.
Students in town can attend the Horace W. Porter School, which serves grades K-8 and has a B rating from Niche. It's part of the Columbia District, which offers three high school options for students; Bolton High School, E.O. Smith High School and Windham Technical High School. Bolton High School has a B+ rating on Niche and offers a peer-to-peer writing center for its students. E.O. Smith High School has an A rating on Niche and is the No. 1 ranked public high school in Tolland County, according to the site. E.O. Smith High has excellent ratings for its teachers, clubs, activities and academics and offers a well-regarded agri-science program. Windham Technical High School offers a variety of career and technical education learning programs, including carpentry, culinary arts and health technology.
Route 6 runs through town and offers access to the surrounding area along with restaurants. You can bring your main squeeze to The Main Moose, a popular local spot known for its burgers, dogs, sandwiches and ice cream. Whatever you order, you can enjoy your meal in the restaurant's outdoor seating area. The restaurant is open from June to October every year, so it's a nice seasonal treat to enjoy when you live in town.
Columbia is a calm destination for a homebuyer looking for rural living. At 23 miles from Hartford, you're set deep into rural Connecticut, where you'll be able to make the most of the peace and quiet that country living offers.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Harry Finer
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Heather Meehan
Heather Meehan
Meehan & Daughters Real Estate
(860) 530-5168
79 Total Sales
2 in Columbia
$480K - $700K Price Range
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Steven Ferrigno
Steven Ferrigno
Ferrigno-Storrs, REALTORS LLC
(860) 864-4205
102 Total Sales
5 in Columbia
$240K - $475K Price Range
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Trish Russo
Trish Russo
LPT Realty, LLC
(860) 791-3720
37 Total Sales
1 in Columbia
$477,000 Price
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Jennifer Lehto
Jennifer Lehto
Kazantzis Real Estate, LLC
(959) 456-9256
96 Total Sales
1 in Columbia
$295,000 Price
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Mustafa Muaremi
Mustafa Muaremi
Regency Real Estate, LLC
(860) 609-6514
81 Total Sales
1 in Columbia
$335,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Mono Pond State Park Reserve
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Memorial Park
Willimantic Whitewater Partnership
Memorial Park Playground
Columbia Recreation Area
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Veteran's Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Columbia | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Columbia, CT sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Columbia, CT over the last 12 months is $428,176, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$390,000
Median Single Family Price
$399,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,048
Median Year Built
1978
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,785
Below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,520
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
56,628
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 2712 - 2pm
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Sunday, Apr 2711am - 1pm
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Saturday, Apr 265 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,155
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$125,522
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,381
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.5%
Advanced Degrees
14.7%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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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