Cheshire, CT

The Town of Cheshire can trace it's roots indirectly from the town of New Haven by way of Wallingford, 2 generations removed. Today it is still a home to many people who commute daily to the new Haven area for work. Originally founded as the West Farm area of Wallingford, if got it's official name of Cheshire from a the Brooks family who emigrated here from Cheshire in England.

The early settlers were not only farmers but also were extensively into the mining of copper and barium sulfite, which was used extensively in the production of glass, paint and cloth. The first manufacturing company to start up in Cheshire, was aptly called the Cheshire Mfg Co, which produced ivory combs and buttons. Part of the original company, which was called the Ball & Socket Co, has been merged with the Waterbury Co, but still produces military buttons for our armed services.

Sales data for 2009 is as follows:

In 2009, 205 residential properties were sold with a range in value from $ 80,500 to $1,350,000 with a median sales price of $373,000. Days on market avg of 56

By comparison, there were 187 units sold in 2008 with a range in value from $184,000 to $1,270,000 with a median sales price $380,000. Days on market avg of 51.

Cheshire still enjoys somewhat of a manufacturing base in the north end of town. There are still several active truck farms in town. In addition, Cheshire is known s the bedding capital of New England with many nurseries located throughout the town. The old trolley line, once know as the Farmington line has since been cleaned, cleared and paved and servers as a walking and activities trail running almost 8 miles through the town.

Cheshire High School Rams Claims LL Title, wins CT state football championship!

The CHS Rams had a dramatic 28-21 overtime victory over Staples in the Class LL state Championship game Sunday afternoon. Its overtime, the score is 21-21 and everyone is extremely tense. Then out of nowhere, a CHS defensive lineman stripped the ball from Staples, recovered the fumble himself and ran in for the touchdown. This was the seventh championship for Cheshire, but it’s first since 1997.

I am very proud of the CHS football team and I congratulate them on their success! I am sure that the troops in Afghanistan are celebrating.

You have a pretty good chance of winning when you have a 70 ton U.S. Abrams M-1 tank supporting you.

The Cheshire High School football team will be playing for the state title against Staples - Westport team . The game was postponed due to the weather and will be played today, Sunday December 6th at 2:00pm at West Haven's Ken Strong Stadium.

The team has the support of our troops in Afghanistan. They are very excited to play the game but they are also excited because they have a lot of support from our troops in Afghanistan. A car magnet of the CHS football team was placed on a tank located in Afghanistan. The magnet was sent by a Cheshire resident to a soldier friend. When he heard Cheshire was in the state championship, he placed it on a tank and took these pictures. His entire platoon are now rooting for the RAMS!!!

Cheshire CT Real Estate and Homes for Sale, November 2009 Market Report

Home Sales for Cheshire-November 2009 sales were 17, up 21.4% from 14 in November 2008 and -22.7% lower than the 22 sales last month. November 2009 sales were at their highest level compared to November of 2008 and 2007. November YTD sales of 188 are running 8.7% ahead of last year’s year-to- date sales of 173.

Median Price - The Median sales price in November was $380,000, up 13.4% from $335,000 in November of 2008 and up 8.6% from $350,000 last month.

Average Price – The Average Sales Price in November $411,888, up 8.0% from $381,250 in November of 2008 and up 19.4% from $344,939 last month.

Inventory - The total inventory of homes available for sale as of November was 163, down -1.8% from 166 last month and up 10.1% from 148 in November 2008.

A comparatively low MSI (month's supply of inventory) is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers.

MSI (month’s supply of inventory) for November 2009 of 9.6 months was at its lowest level compared with November 2008 and 2007.

Market Time - The average Days On Market (DOM) shows how many days the average home is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyers market, a downward trend a move towards more of a Seller's market.

The DOM (days on Market) for November was 100, up 44.9% from 69 days last month and up 75.4% from 57 days in November of 2008.

Cheshire CT Real Estate and Homes for Sale, October 2009 Market Report

Home Sales for Cheshire - October 2009 sales were 18, down -14.3% from 21 in October for 2008 and -10.0% lower than the 20 last month.

October YTD Sales of 167 are running 5.0% ahead of last year's year to date sales of 159.

Prices - The Median sales price in October was $350,000 down -2.2% from $358,000 in October of 2008 and up 5.1% from $333,000 last month.

Inventory - The total inventory of homes available for sale as of October was 170, up 9.0% from 156 last month and up 11.1% from 153 in October of last year.

A comparatively low MSI (month's supply of inventory) is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers.

MSI ( months supply of inventory) for October of 9.4 months was it highest level compared with October of 2008 and 2007.

Market Time - The average Days On Market (DOM) shows how many days the average home is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyers market, a downward trend a move towards more of a Seller's market.

The DOM for October was 73 up 17.7% from 62 days last month and down -21.5% from 93 days in October of last year.