Areas of Newtown (New Haven, Danbury, Monroe: relocating, house, price)

[Poros]

After visiting CT this weekend and visiting various towns, my husband and I decided on relocating to Newtown. I know Newtown is quite large and divided into sections, please could someone tell me what they are. As far as house prices, are all the areas of Newtown considered the same, or are some areas more desirable than others. Thank you in advance for any help concerning these matters. We are really looking forward to the move

[JayCT]

I have a relative that lives in Sandy Hook which is on the east side of town, north of Monroe. It is very nice. I believe most areas are very nice, but I would research any home location you select. I would suggest going to Town Hall and talking to people in the Planning and Engineering Departments. they should be able to give you information on different sections of town. Good luck, Jay

[shorelinect]

Its a nice town. However I believe as like in most town the 'historic' homes around the green and the flagpole would be the most valueable: except for the horse farms. I have a client there and he lives in one of the old Victorians on Rt 6. It is close to Danbury and its shopping.

[novzj]

Poros,

I have lived in Newtown for 23 years, and been a Realtor here for four. I live in Sandy Hook now, but lived in Dodgingtown for eighteen years. The town has different areas, but there's no great difference between them. Dodgingtown and Hattertown are Southern and Western, and they are closer to Redding, Easton, Monroe and Bethel. Sandy Hook is Northeastern, and closer to Southbury. Botsford is Southeastern, and closer to Monroe. Hawleyville is Northwestern, and closer to Brookfield. Then, there's the Borough, which is the center of town.

The town has four elementary schools, and geographical location determines which school the children attend. All are good.

I think you'll be very happy with your decision. This is a great New England town, with all kinds of activities and opportunities. Home prices are reasonable, and homes hold their value. You can't go wrong.

[flavorPacket]

I'd say that the priciest homes are in the hattertown/dodgingtown area near Redding, but there are also a few in Sandy Hook. Overall, you'll be able to find what you want in any neighborhood.

Form there, it depends on where you will be going on a daily basis. Sandy Hook is farthest from Danbury (you'll do all your shopping/eating/etc here), but closer to New Haven.