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History-lined streets in central Connecticut
Glastonbury’s Main Street Historic District is a neighborhood that dates back several centuries, a living document of architectural evolution spanning homes from the 1700s all the way up to late-20th-century designs. The neighborhood is draped in foliage that blazes orange, yellow and red in the autumn, its residential streets branching off Main Street itself. Historic Colonials are complemented by newer, mid-century properties, and sidewalks flank the central thoroughfare. The area's legacy is reflected in exhibits at the Glastonbury Historical Society. “It’s become very busy,” says Mavourneen Costello, a Realtor with NextHome Elite Realty. “There’s never a store in Glastonbury where you won’t see a friend. It’s a very nice, community atmosphere.”
The neighborhood sits on a bend in the Connecticut River, and Hartford is less than 10 miles up and across the water. “I've lived in Glastonbury since 1966,” says Bob LaPerla, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England. “One of the reasons I’ve stayed here that long is because it's an extraordinarily convenient town.” Between the area’s history, a popular park on the river and the neighborhood’s proximity to shopping and the state capital, residents look to the Main Street Historic District for a multifaceted living environment. “People don’t move out," Costello says. "They’re trying to knock down the door to move in."
Dining options and multiple grocery stores
Various restaurants sit on Hebron Avenue around the neighborhood’s northern boundary. “A lot of people go to the local breakfast place, Ken’s Corner, and they’ve been going there for over 30 years,” Costello says. “There’s established restaurants and an established hardware store. It’s a great culture. There are restaurants with music nights.” Plan B Glastonbury dishes out American classics, Giovanni’s Brick Oven Pizzeria serves up freshly-baked pies and residents can find drinks at Bin228 Gastropub.
“They’ve got everything they need right within town and it’s a great gathering place,” says Harry Finer, the sales vice president of William Raveis Real Estate. “It’s quaint when you go down to Main Street. It’s convenient. It’s got everything you need.” Gift shops and other small stores sit along and near Hebron Avenue as well. “There’s a town center with a five-star restaurant,” Finer says of Eric Town Square, where the highly-rated Bricco Trattoria specializes in Italian fare, “and pizza parlors and a lot of open-air seating during the summer.” Grocery shoppers can choose from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and a Stop & Shop in the vicinity.
Annual events celebrating the region
South Glastonbury is known for its apple orchards, and the Apple Harvest and Music Festival serves as an annual commemoration of the fruit. Held at Riverfront Park, the celebration has endured for almost half a century and features live music, food trucks and more each October. “The Apple Festival is great,” Costello says. “It’s where all the craftsmen come together. It’s been a tradition for many, many years.” Hubbard Green plays host to the annual On the Green Fine Art & Craft Show, which has been held for more than 60 years. “It’s a juried show hosted by Glastonbury art guilds,” LaPerla says. “It brings in dozens and dozens of artists from all over the New England area.”
Staple events in the town center include An Evening Under the Strawberry Moon in June, July’s Kidding around the Center, Twinklin’ Pumpkins each October and Christmas illuminations in December. Farther out, orchards and farms in the neighborhood take part in seasonal celebrations as well. “Some farms do apple cider donuts and hayrides for kids,” Costello says, “and at Christmastime they have the lighting of the Christmas tree. It’s just New England.”
A beloved local park on the river
Riverfront Park is the most prominent recreational space in the Main Street Historic District neighborhood, sitting along a bend in the Connecticut River. A pathway at the park encircles an open green space, while its facilities include a baseball field, three soccer fields, a basketball court and more. The Glastonbury Boathouse, also located on the property, hosts events and provides catering. “The boathouse is absolutely beautiful, and there’s a boat launch there,” LaPerla says. “It has brought significant activities to that whole area.” The Riverfront Park Music Series takes place at the park on Wednesdays throughout the summer.
The boat launch leads into the river, another popular recreational outlet. “The river comes down from Canada,” Finer says. “There are some marinas and boating on the river. There are some places in East Hartford that they used to have hydroplane races, and there’s a lot of crew boating.” Glastonbury features several pool clubs, both public and private, and indoor soccer, tennis and pickleball are also popular pastimes in the town.
Historic homes sit near mid-century properties
Most homes in the neighborhood sit on roads branching off Main Street. Architecture in the neighborhood varies, with Colonials, Cape Cods, Victorians and American Foursquares all lining Main Street itself; Colonials are the most common housing style in the neighborhood, including some with gambrel roofs. “There are antique homes,” Finer says, adding the sidewalks lining the streets are walkable. “From a quaintness perspective, if you’re into that and want to be at the center of town, most of the houses are pre-1927.”
Newer homes are relative to the age of the centuries-old residences in the neighborhood, but some mid-century homes sit on the narrow roads branching off Main Street. Properties on Main typically extend far back and often cost $700,000 or more, sometimes up over $1 million. Newer, mid-century homes usually range between $300,000 and $700,000. “It’s a mix of Victorian, colonial-style and old Colonial brick homes,” LaPerla says. “One of the older homes has been converted into a popular bed-and-breakfast in that area, and a couple of stone houses there date back to the 1700s. It’s a very charming area with its traditional white-steepled church on Main Street. It’s a beautiful area.” Crime in the neighborhood receives a CAP score of 4 out of 10, on par with the national average.
Highly-rated schools for Glastonbury students
Within Glastonbury Public Schools, which serves the general area, students can begin at the Buttonball Lane School. Niche awards Buttonball Lane an A rating and ranks it as the best elementary school in the Hartford area. After fifth grade, students can move on to the A-rated Smith Middle School less than four miles north. Glastonbury High School spans ninth through 12th grades, scoring an A-plus with Niche and offering PACE (Program for Academic Challenge and Excellence) as well as accommodations for multilingual learners.
Nearby state routes link to Hartford
Routes 2 and 3 meet at a looping interchange to the north of the neighborhood. Route 2 runs directly up to Hartford, while Route 3 meets with Interstate 91 across the river; both link with Hartford within a drive of around 7 miles. “Getting around is very easy,” Finer says. “It’s minutes away from Hartford.” Farther out, Route 2 runs all the way southeast to New London, and I-91 runs north through Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont before ending at the Canadian border.
Commuters who work in Hartford often call the Main Street Historic District home, and CT Transit buses offer public transportation. Boston and New York City are each over 100 miles away. For medical care, Manchester Memorial Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Hartford Hospital are all within less than 15 miles of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Hubbard Green
Riverfront Park
Center Green
Glastonbury Parks & Recreation Department
Glastonbury Dog Park
Woodbridge Park
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
43 min drive
Bus
Main St & Williams St W
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Hubbard St & Main St
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New London Tpke & 586 New London Tpke
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Rankin Rd
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Hebron Ave & Main St
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Main St & Douglas Rd
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New London Tpke & Full Cir
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Main Street Historic District
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Main Street Historic District, Glastonbury sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Main Street Historic District, Glastonbury over the last 12 months is $375,333, down 28% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,236
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,823
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,314
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
50.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
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®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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