Derby is a small town in southwest Connecticut that offers its roughly 12,000 residents affordable homes, access to beautiful parks, and a traditional suburban lifestyle with a small-town feel. “Derby is really nice,” says Nickie O'Toole, a Realtor with O'Toole Realty LLC who lives in nearby Seymour and has been selling real estate for over 20 years. “The neighborhoods are nice, and people go out a lot after dinner and walk. The state park is really beautiful, too."
Cape Cods, Colonials and raised ranch-style houses
Newcomers to Deby will find quiet, wide residential streets lined with various home styles like Cape Cods, Colonials and raised ranch-style houses. While some homes were built as long ago as 1900, most are from the 1950s and 1960s. They sit close together on verdant, landscaped lawns and many feature garages. While sidewalks are scarce, the streets offer space for residents to take afternoon walks and kids to ride their bikes. Prices range from 190,000 for 900 square feet to $595,000 for 2,600 square feet. Those looking to add personal touches to a home can find fixer-uppers averaging about 150,000 for 1,300 square feet. Condos are also available, ranging from $92,000 for 700 square feet to $300,000 for 1,500 square feet.
Try this charming Cape Cod-style home in Derby.
Its easy to sit on your front porch and relax in the Derby neighborhood.
Many homes in the Derby neighborhood are bright and vibrant.
Hawthorne Avenue homes have an immense amount of character in Derby, CT.
Coppola Terrace homes in Derby, CT feature an almost standardized lot size.
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Kids attend Derby Middle and Derby High
Area kids may start their education at Irving School, one of several elementary schools that serve the city. From there, they move on to Derby Middle School and Derby High School. All three schools have a C rating on Niche. Derby High serves about 375 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. It offers students many clubs and organizations to join, including Future Business Leaders of America, Drama Club and STEAM Club. Families considering private education for their kids have several faith-based schools in the area to choose from.
Derby High School readies students for the college experience.
Derby Middle School gives students access to many extracurricular activities.
Irving School is a highly regarded elementary school in Derby.
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Osbornedale State Park is a big draw
One of Derby’s biggest draws is Osbornedale State Park, a sprawling 417-acre recreation area off the east bank of the Housatonic River. Residents hike the numerous trails that wind throughout the park and fish in the multiple ponds during the summer. The park is also popular when it snows, according to O’Toole. "They have great hills to sled down in the winter,” she says. Osbornedale State Park also contains the Kellog Environmental Center, which offers workshops, nature activities, and lectures, and The Osborne Homestead Museum, a colonial revival-style homestead that was the home of Frances Osborne Kellog, an influential 20th-century Derby resident.
Dew Drop Inn is a local favorite
Pershing Drive bisects the town and leads to a large shopping center with national retailers that help residents cross everything off their weekly to-do lists, including three grocery stores: Aldi Stop & Shop and ShopRite. They also stock up on bulk buys at BJ’s and find bargains at Family Dollar. They can choose from several popular chain restaurants while there, like Panera Bread and McDonald’s, or they head south towards Roosevelt Drive and belly up to the bar at the Dew Drop Inn, a local favorite for its extensive beer selection and pub grub. Another local staple is Roseland Apizza, which has been serving New Haven-style pizza, lobster ravioli, and other Italian favorites since 1935.
Enjoy a beer and some conversation at Bad Sons Beer Co. in Derby.
The Dew Drop Inn is a popular spot in Derby for wings, burgers, steaks and craft brews.
Amici's Restaurant is cozy and has warm and welcoming staff to mirror the food options in Derby.
Pershing Drive shopping and dining options abound in Derby, CT.
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Route 8 leads to Waterbury and I-84
Route 8 runs through the city's center, and residents take it to get to Waterbury and Interstate 84, about 18 miles north. New Haven is about 10 miles east along Derby Avenue, and Hartford is about 45 miles northeast. Those who want to reduce their time in the car can pick up the Amtrak train in New Haven and take it to New York, Boston, or just about anywhere else in the northeast United States they want to go.
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