[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by nycbound2009

We are also looking at homes in Greenwich, New Canaan and Southport. On the home we are looking at in Southport the taxes are $38K! The taxes on the same home value in Greenwich are less than half that and in New Canaan 2/3 of that. Is the difference due because there is no significant commercial activity in Southport? Additional services? Better schools?

Thank you.

From a tax standpoint, don't try to compare them by dollar "value". If you compare specific criteria, like for example, a 6yr. old 4500sq.ft. colonial on 1 acre, you'll find that the actual tax bill will be fairly linear, irregardless of what town or city the property is located in. This home might sell for $3M in Greenwich, maybe $2.75M in New Canaan, perhaps $2.25M in Fairfield, and maybe $1.25M in Trumbull. But no matter how you dice it, the tax bill for our example home will be fairly similar no matter which town it's located.

[prayowenmeany]

CTtoCT,

We are moving to CT next month and spent a long time researching, I would suggest Westport. The schools are excellent, depending on where you live, you can walk to shops/restaurants, and its close to the train.

I don't know if this matters since your children are so young but Westport HS has a rugby team that does quite well in its age group. Beaches, country clubs, pools, and parks are all quite plentiful and close by. Having lived in London for a bit, driving in the states is easier but on the other side of the road so it takes a bit of getting used too.

All towns are fine choices but it usually comes down to the nicest house that the wife likes. Happy wife, Happy life!

Good luck!