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A quiet community in Meriden
Located less than 3 miles from downtown Meriden, South Meriden is a small neighborhood with a small-town atmosphere on the outskirts of the city. "It's like a little village within a town," says Amber Fischer, Realtor with Lewis Real Estate, who lives in the neighborhood. "It has a special something you wouldn't know about unless you live here." Although South Meriden is technically a neighborhood within the city, a quaint Main Street with a handful of local restaurants and community events like the annual Christmas Festival help curate residents' identities, separate from the city. Tree-lined streets are dotted with charming Cape Cods and colonial-style homes, while the bustle of the city melts away in the distance. "It's peaceful and quiet. It doesn't feel like Meriden," Fischer says. With a close-knit community and a proud identity, South Meriden retains the neighborly atmosphere of a postcard New England village nearly equidistant from Hartford and New Haven.
South Meriden is a stunning community with incredible natural spaces.
Main St. in South Meriden is quiet but offers bus stops and a few shopping & dining options.
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Hiking in Hubbard Park
Hanover Pond's 70 acres invite anglers looking to catch a small or largemouth bass. Dossin Park Beach spans the pond's shoreline and offers scenic views, picnic areas, a canoe launch and access to hiking trails. The Hanover Pond Trail is just one section of the Meriden Linear Trail. This master city plan aims to increase walkability and connect residents to nearby parks and overarching trail systems around Connecticut. About 1 mile away, Habershon Field sits along the pond's banks and features numerous baseball fields for youth sports leagues, tennis courts and a basketball court. Additional sports facilities are scattered along the pond's perimeter, including a paved amateur race car track for kids and an indoor batting cage.
In addition to its many neighborhood parks, South Meriden is surrounded by sprawling green spaces with miles of hiking trails. Towering over Meriden atop East Peak is a stone observation tower dubbed Castle Craig. About 6 miles away from the neighborhood, locals can hike through Hubbard Park to reach the tower, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding city, or enjoy other amenities such as pickleball courts and an outdoor community pool.
About 10 miles west of Hubbard Park, Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park offers miles of hiking trails and stunning views of the Bradley Hubbard Reservoir. Numerous trails weave through steep woodlands, but Chauncey Peak is the most well-known scenic spot for reservoir views. Giuffrida Park hugs the southern tip of Lamentation Mountain State Park, an undeveloped preserve that spans 47 acres. The adjacent Hunter Memorial Golf Course offers a different kind of green and is rated by Connecticut Magazine as one of the state's top ten public courses.
The Castle Rock Tower can be accessed by hiking or driving through Hubbard Park in Meriden.
Hanover Pond offers peaceful serenity for paddlers, fishermen, and trail users in South Meriden.
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Seasonal festivities around town
Hubbard Park also serves as the gathering place for some of Meriden's largest events. Every spring, the park's green landscape is dotted with color as more than 600,000 daffodils come to full bloom. During peak blooms, residents gather to celebrate the Daffodil Festival with a parade, carnival rides, craft vendors and live music.
The South Meriden Christmas in the Village festival has been a community source of holiday spirit for 25 years. Main Street is shut down, and horse-drawn carriages trundle down the road while locals peruse the winter bazaar, roast chestnuts or take photos with Frosty the Snowman. "It's a beautiful event," Fischer says. "Very quaint, very intimate."
Cape Cods, colonials and bi-levels
As in many New England towns, Cape Cods, colonials, and saltboxes are a common sight here. Cape Cods, bi-level, split-level and ranch-style homes that sometimes feature attached garages can range from the low $200,000s to the mid $400,000s, depending on interior updates, square footage and curb appeal. Colonials and New Traditionals on larger lots can range from the upper $400,000s to the mid $600,000s. New construction is rare, but a few brand-new Colonial Revivals with attached two-car garages and 3,000 square feet of living space can sell from the low to mid $600,000s. This shortage of new construction and the desirability of the neighborhood's location mean that houses sell quickly. "If they're priced right, they'll go in a couple of days or a month at most," says local Realtor Kevin Green of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. Small, older properties that could use some TLC can sell for less than $200,000. Condominium units can range from the low $100,000s for an older two-bedroom unit to the upper $200,000s for an end unit with a tandem two-car garage.
Larger homes with multiple garages are available in South Meriden.
Mixed style homed streets are the main visual of South Meriden.
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Bilingual programs at Hanover Elementary
The Meriden School District serves the community and garners a B-minus rating on Niche. Prekindergartners through fifth graders may attend the B-minus-rated Hanover Elementary School, which offers bilingual educational programs for older students and an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program for non-native speakers. Sixth through eighth graders may attend Lincoln Middle School, which earns a C-plus rating on Niche. Ninth through twelfth graders may attend the B-minus-rated Orville H. Platt High School. The world-renowned Yale University is 20 miles south in New Haven.
Find great academics in the heart of South Meriden at Hanover Elementary.
Lincoln Middle School
Orville H. Platt High School offers modern facilities for its students and faculty.
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Main Street's local restaurants
The neighborhood's Main Street is dotted with a handful of restaurants. Tom's Place is a beloved diner that has served the community for over 40 years. Open from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., morning crowds include regulars looking to read the local newspaper over a warm cup of coffee and family and friends gathering for American brunch fare like chocolate chip pancakes and Western omelets later in the day. Just next door is Casa di Roma, a favorite for garlic knots, wings and pizza. Village Barn Sports Bar is the community's local watering hole down the street. "The area can be pretty split between the Red Sox and the Yankees," Green says. The neighborhood's favorable location between Boston and New York and its proximity to nearby Hartford gives residents options for a weekend splurge.
Chain grocers like Big Y World Class Supermarket and Aldi are located roughly 3 miles away along South Broad Street. Residents can also head to downtown Meriden every Saturday morning from July to October for fresh produce at the local farmers market. Additional big box stores nearby include Kohl's, Lowe's Home Improvement and Walmart Supercenter. About 4 miles north, Meriden Mall is home to major retailers such as T.J. Maxx and Best Buy.
The countertop stools at Tom's Place in South Meriden are full for breakfast & lunch most days.
Big Y in Meriden provides all the grocery needs for South Meriden residents.
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Between the Big Apple and Beantown
The community is about 25 miles south of Hartford and 20 miles north of New Haven. CT Transit provides public transportation throughout the neighborhood, with bus stops scattered along Main Street. However, South Meriden is primarily car-dependent. "You've got Interstate 84 on one side and Interstate 91 on the other, so you can get to Harford in no time," Green says. Commuters can also head 3 miles into Meriden and hop on an Amtrak or CTrail train. Amtrak also connects residents about 2 hours south to New York City or 3 hours north to Boston. "You're right in the middle of everything," Green says. Small private planes can utilize the Meriden Markham Municipal Airport, but New Haven's Tweed regional airport is about 24 miles south. MidState Medical Center is the closest hospital, about 4 miles away.
Find convenient public transportation routes in South Meriden.
I691 runs right through South Meriden, providing easy access to major highways like i84 and i91.
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Parks in this Area
Hubbard Park
Ives Park
Columbus Park
Ceppa Field
Hubbard Park Playground
Hubbard park pond
Habershon Field
Giannetti Park
Transit
Airport
Tweed/New Haven
36 min drive
Bus
Main St & Webb St
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Old Colony Rd & Hanover Ave
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Baker Ave & Cheshire Rd
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Hanover Rd & Main St
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Hanover Ave & Gueney Ave
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Old Colony Rd & Walnut Grove Cemetery
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Hanover Ave & Melville Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Meriden
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Meriden, Meriden sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Meriden, Meriden over the last 12 months is $313,308, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
End unit*townhouse* 2 bedrooms* 1 1/2 baths* water and sewer included in condo * garage with garage door opener*laundry room in front of garage*eat in fully applianced kitchen* stair lift will stay to second level (can be easily removed) Gas heating*central air-conditioning*A wonderful opportunity! Don't miss out!
Welcome to this rare find of a spacious cape-style home on a corner lot minutes away from Hubbard Park. Wonderful opportunity to improve the property and make this one your own. Enjoy evenings on your 4-season enclosed porch and tons of natural light during the day! This 4-bedroom two bathroom with finished basement, wet bar, offers ample storage space throughout. 100 Highland Ave is located
Welcome home to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial in an ideal, family-friendly community! This well-maintained gem offers a bright and open layout, a bonus room perfect for a home office, and a lower level with great potential for a partial in-law setup. Step outside to your private backyard oasis featuring an above-ground pool-perfect for summer fun! Conveniently located near parks,
Property Id: 1802486Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located in a desirable and quiet area of Meriden, offering both comfort and convenience. Enjoy easy access to nearby shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, and more - everything you need is just minutes away.Key Features:•3 spacious bedrooms with ample natural light•1 bathroom•Convenient
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,209
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,383
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,960
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
25.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
31''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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