Southbury
From Italian eats to grass-fed burgers
While Southbury brims with rural charm, there's plenty of convenience and recreation within the town limits. Main Street has an excellent array of eateries, like Laurel Diner. This retro roadside stop serves all-day breakfast and lunch and is often swarmed on weekends. “Years ago, I could easily get breakfast on Saturday or Sunday morning. Now, you’ve got to wait in line — it’s a big hit. All their hamburgers are made from grass-fed beef. They buy their beef from my farm!” Manville says. Down the road, Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar serves small plates like truffle parmesan fries and Italian classics like robiola and burrata. It's right next to the Riverview Cinemas 8, where visitors watch mainstream Hollywood fare from cozy recliners. Locals can grab groceries from two supermarkets in town: Stop & Shop to the north and ShopRite to the south.
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Riverside parks and athletic facilities
The Housatonic River flows alongside Southbury to the west, eventually draining into the Long Island Sound. Along the river are several outdoor destinations, including Bent of the River Audubon Center. Hikers can traverse about 15 miles of wooded and meadowed trails in this 700-acre nature sanctuary. Settlers Park fills 68 acres in north-central Southbury with athletic facilities, a playground and a community garden. Visitors can also fish on the Pomperaug River.
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Condos, Colonial Revivals and custom builds
Nearly 20,000 people live in Southbury in a variety of residential communities. One of these, the Russian Village Historic District, was founded in 1923 as a sanctuary for Russian immigrants fleeing the Bolshevik Revolution. Another, Heritage Village, is one of the country's largest and oldest 55-and-over communities. Water features and trails run throughout this 1,000-acre community, which features over 2,500 condominiums. These start at around $200,000 for two-bedroom units. Detached homes in Southbury include many Colonial-style and New Traditional constructions, plus some larger custom or historic houses. The median home price is about $575,000, which could buy a four-bedroom Colonial Revival nearing 2,400 square feet. Prices top out at around $1.75 million for a seven-bedroom early-1900s Victorian build on nearly 4 acres.
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Some of Connecticut's best public schools
Southbury is served by the Pomperaug Regional School District 15, which has an A-minus rating on Niche. It’s particularly lauded for its academics, teachers and college prep. Students can attend one of four elementary schools, including Gainfield Elementary, and two middle schools, including Rochambeau Middle. They eventually progress to Pomperaug High School, which offers a variety of educational pathways. These include career and technical education pathways and a fine arts program. The school also has robust athletics programs; it's common to see community support on game nights for all its teams. Gainfield Elementary, Rochambeau Middle and Pomperaug High all have A-minuses from Niche. “There are also very good private schools within close distances if you should choose,” Manville adds. These include The Frederick Gunn School, a nearly 175-year-old boarding and day school about 9 miles north of town.
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Convenient for commuters and day-trippers alike
While there is plenty to do in town, Interstate 84 runs through the center of Southbury, so commuting for work or play is easy. Realtor Marian Van Egas of Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties says it’s a popular area for New York commuters. "It's more of a rural area with suburban neighborhoods and excellent conveniences," Van Egas says. "We have it all." Manville adds that Southbury is conveniently located for day trips to the Berkshires and other New England landmarks.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jim Treanor Jr
Jim Treanor Jr
ERA Treanor Real Estate
(475) 244-9541
255 Total Sales
1 in Southbury
$170,000 Price
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Patrick Farley
Patrick Farley
Statewide Premier Prop. LLC
(860) 259-4044
86 Total Sales
1 in Southbury
$371,000 Price
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Susan Hotchkiss
Susan Hotchkiss
Realty ONE Group Connect
(475) 241-7831
71 Total Sales
3 in Southbury
$342K - $1.1M Price Range
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Sue Varrone
Sue Varrone
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 330-3425
141 Total Sales
3 in Southbury
$128K - $375K Price Range
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Zachary Nichols
Zachary Nichols
West View Properties, LLC
(475) 244-9049
122 Total Sales
1 in Southbury
$260,000 Price
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Marian Van Egas
Marian Van Egas
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(475) 313-1622
133 Total Sales
91 in Southbury
$23K - $985K Price Range
Schools
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- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Kettletown State Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Orchard Hill Nature Center
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Nature Center
George C Waldo State Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Southford Falls State Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Audubon Center Bent of the River
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Nature Center
Southbury Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Settlers Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southbury | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southbury, Seymour sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Southbury, Seymour over the last 12 months is $375,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$605,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$625,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
385
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$265
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8,072
Number of Homes for Sale
115
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,347
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,790
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,284
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
932
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,000
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
57,499
Open Houses
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
22,178
Median Age
56
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
36.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,239
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,150
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
College Graduates
52.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
4
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19
/ 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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