Why Live in New Britain
New Britain is known by many names: "Hardware City," for its manufacturing history and machine shops; "Hard-Hittin' New Britain," because of the tenacity of its residents; or even "New Britski," owing to the town's Polish population. Regardless of the moniker for this community about 15 miles from Hartford, its staples remain the same: international food, cultural events and diverse housing options. With a lively downtown area and subdivisions of single-family homes, condos and apartments, New Britain balances the activity of the city with the stillness and privacy of the suburbs.
"New Britain has had a beautiful reemergence over the last five to seven years," says Bob LaPerla, a real estate agent at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. He attributes the town's advancements to its "forward-thinking" mayor, Erin Stewart, who has been reelected five times. Stewart's business- and development-friendly administration has helped attract nearly 1,500 new businesses to New Britain since 2013, facilitated new developments like the $58 million mixed-use Columbus Commons and invested in several new programs to combat homelessness and addiction.
As New Britain makes progress in its
Home Trends in New Britain, CT
On average, homes in New Britain, CT sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in New Britain, CT over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$300,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$230,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$144,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$115,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Number of Homes for Sale
34
Last 12 months Home Sales
415
Median List Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%