Why Live in Prospect
Prospect, known as “The best small town in Connecticut,” is a community where neighborly connections thrive. The neighborhood features large, well-manicured lawns, with lot sizes ranging from 0.5 to 2 acres. Home styles include postwar Cape Cod and ranch-style homes, as well as newer Colonial Revival and New Traditional homes. Residential streets are wide enough for parked cars and pedestrians, though sidewalks are absent. Prospect Elementary, Long River Middle, and Woodland Regional High School serve the area, all of which are highly rated. Woodland Regional High School offers a unique program in collaboration with Precision Axe LLC, providing students with hands-on business and manufacturing experience. Green spaces are plentiful, with Hotchkiss Field offering soccer fields, a baseball diamond, and a playground. Nearby Sleeping Giant State Park provides hiking trails, caves, and fishing spots. Local dining options include Señor Pancho's, Hometown Pizza, and the Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour. Shopping needs are met at LaBonne’s Market and nearby shopping plazas along Interstate 84. Prospect is safer than the national average, and its location offers convenient access to Connecticut Route 68, Interstate 84, and Interstate 691. The town is about an hour and a half drive from Manhattan, with a commuter rail station in neighboring Naugatuck. Annual events like the neighborhood-wide garage sale and the Sock Hop & Car Show foster a strong sense of community.
Home Trends in Prospect, CT
On average, homes in Prospect, CT sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect, CT over the last 12 months is $422,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$422,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$510,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$470,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Median List Price
$424,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%