Quaint shopping centers and big recreational hubs near downtown Stamford
Suburban Belltown is a relaxed Stamford neighborhood with cottages, cul-de-sac streets and easy commuter access. The Stamford Jewish Community Center takes up 14 acres across Newfield Avenue, a two-lane thoroughfare also home to a massive retail center and several churches. Residents can walk to a standalone pizzeria and a deli on Belltown Avenue or enjoy new playground equipment at 6-acre Barrett Park. “A lot of people move here because Toquam Elementary and Dolan Middle are right next to each other, and kids can walk there,” says Todd Auslander, a co-founder of The Auslander Kasindorf Team at Keller Williams Realty, who has sold several properties in the area. The nearby Springdale and Glenbrook MTA stations connect Belltown to cities across Connecticut and New York.
FreshCo of Belltown is a local favorite deli serving delightful sandwiches with a smile.
Belltown's popular La Hacienda is perfect for an authentic meal with a welcoming staff.
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Belltown has midcentury homes and New Traditional options
Cracked asphalt roads in Belltown’s southern region were developed between the 1940s and ‘70s. Cobblestone paths lead to three-bedroom Cape Cod cottages. Colonial Revivals sit on quarter-acre lots dotted with purple hydrangea bushes and Norway spruce trees. Two-car garages are tucked beneath vinyl-façade raised ranch styles. Buying in this area typically costs between $600,000 and $700,000, in line with the average Stamford home’s $700,000 selling price. Cul-de-sacs in the neighborhood's northern region have early 2000s dwellings on half-to-one-acre lots. Half-circle driveways stretch in front of five-bedroom Classical-style homes. American beech and willow trees hide 4,000-square-foot neo-classical ranch styles. Prices in this area range between $800,000 and $1.25 million. A few red-brick condos and townhouses are along Newfield Avenue. Studios start at $150,000, and two-bedroom units can reach $500,000.
Belltown has older colonials that are renovated for a modern touch.
Belltown offers a mix of homes ranging in value and style.
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Stamford Public Schools within walking distance
Children can attend Toquam Magnet Elementary School and Dolan Middle School, located on Ridgewood Avenue and graded C-plus by Niche. Toquam’s magnet is Advancement Via Individual Determination, also known as AVID, a program that aims to develop organization, study and communication skills. Students may continue to B-graded Stamford High School, where the career pathway program offers educational tracks in culinary arts, construction and health sciences.
Toquam Magnet School is in Belltown, CT.
Stamford High School offers state of the art athletic facilities for its student body.
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Indoor and outdoor recreation at the Stamford Jewish Community Center
The Stamford JCC has been a community hub for athletics and arts since 1981. “You don’t have to be Jewish to join,” Auslander says. “They’ve got a great fitness center and a bunch of different summer camps, so it’s very convenient to live near.” The six-lane indoor pool hosts swimming classes, water aerobics and competitive youth leagues. Six blue and green rubber tennis courts are outside, and pickleball nets stretch across the gymnasium every morning before they are removed for pick-up basketball games. Kids can join the three-week summer theater camp, ending with a musical performance in the amphitheater. Individual memberships cost $80 per month, and family plans are $130. Newfield Avenue is home to three religious centers, including the Union Baptist Church on a 4-acre property and the ranch-style Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Three bells chime atop the Greek Revival-style St. John’s Lutheran Church, known for its pumpkin patch fundraiser every October.
Belltown is home to the Jewish Community Center of Stamford which offers fun activities.
Belltown welcomes all faiths and offers many churches to choose from.
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A baseball diamond and new playground equipment at Barrett Park
Bat cracks and crowd cheers fill the air at Barrett Park’s diamond as Babe Ruth Baseball youth games are played throughout the summer. The park also has plastic rock walls and bright green rope climbing structures at the woodchip-terrain playground, which opened in the summer of 2024. Sleepy Hollow Park is a 25-acre hiking spot spanning Haig Avenue. White-tailed deer are often seen running around the hardwood forests, and snapping turtles can be spotted swimming across the stream. Umbrellas, beach chairs and towels dot Cove Island Park’s sandy shore along the Long Island Sound, about 4 miles southeast of Belltown.
Sleepy Hollow Park offers a calm and safe area to take a stroll through Belltown.
Belltown playgrounds are well kept and some have new installations.
Barrett Park just received a new field installation.
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Newfield Green has a grocery store, while Belltown Road has locally owned restaurants
Ornamental hedges stand at the entryway of Newfield Green, a 74,000-square-foot shopping center with banks, laundromats, a CVS and a Grade A Market for groceries. Cannoli, biscotti and doughnuts fill the glass case inside Beldotti, known for Kosher and Italian baked goods since 1985. Locals pick up thin-crust pies from behind Belltown Pizzeria’s red, green and white-tiled counter. Across the street, FreschCo is a small café with bagel breakfast sandwiches and rotating sub specials written on chalkboard menus. An Ace Hardware and another Grade A Market are in the Glenbrook Center on Hope Street. Glass high-rise office buildings and Italianate-style restaurants coexist nearby in downtown Stamford. Beer signage and bumper stickers cover the wood walls at Brick House, one of many casual bars in the city center.
Belltown residents head to the heart of town for retail options.
Beldotti Bakery in Belltown makes fresh cannolis made to order.
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An easy commute to New York City and New Haven
Though some streets are sidewalk-lined, Belltown is convenient for several types of travel. “This is an ideal location for New York City commuters because it’s right between the Glenbrook and Springdale train stations,” Auslander says. Both following the Metro-North Railroad, the Springdale Station is on Hope Street, while Glenbrook Station is off Glenbrook Road. The Connecticut Turnpike is 3 miles south of the neighborhood, making New York City another 40-mile drive south and New Haven equidistant to the north. Numerous Connecticut Transit bus stops are along Newfield Avenue. Stamford Hospital is less than 5 miles south of Belltown, and the Westchester County Airport is 15 miles northwest.
Belltown transportation also includes access to the Springdale train station.
Belltown residents can get around town by way of local buses.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Belltown
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belltown, Stamford sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Belltown, Stamford over the last 12 months is $750,958, down 3% 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
3,015
Median Age
41
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$156,659
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$175,297
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
College Graduates
59.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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