[jan77marie]

Hi,

We may be moving to Connecticut for my husband's job. He'll be working in Bristol and doesn't want to far of a commute. We have 3 young children, 2 of which are school-aged.

Any suggestions of where to look?

Thanks!

[Rich Lee]

Where in Bristol? If he's near Route 6 on the north side of town, then Farmington is a good choice. If he's near the center or south side, Plainville or Southington are good options.

What do you both desire in a town (size, characteristics, shopping, etc.)?

[jan77marie]

At ESPN, so I guess that's the south west of Bristol.

Our main concern is good schools and low crime. Smallish, "safe" community. A mall would be a plus. Parks. Our kids are 2,4,& 6 and our lives pretty much revolve around them. So I guess I'm looking for the best area to raise a family in.

Thanks for your help!

[Rich Lee]

OK. Right off Route 229. Smallish would all but eliminate Bristol (pop. 60,875). You could focus on Southington and its three hamlets: Marion, Milldale, and Plantsville.

Do you have an established price range? At present, there are 170 single-family properties on the market ranging from $165,000 - $948,000. The median is $365,050.

[jan77marie]

Actually, we currently live in a city of 424,000, so Bristol is "smallish" by our standards.

We're probably looking in the 200 - 300 range, with a focus on a big yard and family room. We may also look into renting a house in the beginning.


Is Bristol a nice place to live?

[Rich Lee]

For Connecticut, there is nothing even close to 424,000! Our largest is probably 130,000.

[debct]

Originally Posted by jan77marie

Hi,

We may be moving to Connecticut for my husband's job. He'll be working in Bristol and doesn't want to far of a commute. We have 3 young children, 2 of which are school-aged.

Any suggestions of where to look?

Thanks!

Soutington is great for kids. Look at plainville, great schools. Lots to do for the kids, good receation dept, libary, sports stuff, movies bowling. Palinvilee to Bristol is about 5 mins.

[debct]

I forgot to add before, Plainvile is small. It realys is great town . You will finda Kohls, old navy grocery stores. There are 2 mall swihtin a half hour. Meriden MAll is more kid friendly, an idoor palyground ect. West farms is more up scale.

[jan77marie]

Wow. Great! Thanks for all the info! Really helps to have a focus.

[debct]

Originally Posted by jan77marie

Wow. Great! Thanks for all the info! Really helps to have a focus.

Your very welocme. Most big stores are a very short drive too. THere is a Wa-MArt in Southington, and it takes me 5 min from Plainville. Plus many stores in between. Plainville has 3 parks, one with a pool. Bristol and SOuthington also have nice parks and form here it take me about 10 min to get to those parks.

It is a small town, but not nosey. I often see people I know when out, we chat and are freindly. Still very few realy know my stuff. Good luck on you move.