Washington, CT

How is the real estate market in Washington, Washington Depot and New Preston CT?

This report refers to all of Washington, CT which includes Washington, Washington Depot and New Preston, CT.

As of today, there are 87 active single family homes on the market in Washington, CT.

• average list price: $1,246,511
• average days on market: 234
• median list price: $649,500

What can you buy for the money? Well, the most expensive home in Washington, CT is currently priced at $8,995,000. A spectacular luxury compound on Lake Waramaug originally built in 1910. The property has a main house, a guest house, a boat house, an apartment over the garage, direct waterfront, you get the idea. Truly spectacular!

Currently the least expensive home in Washington is a modest 3 bedroom cape built in 1830, priced at $160,000.

And for the median price range, there are about 5 homes available, from an in town antique to a home on Lake Waramaug that does have waterfront, but will need renovating.

Of the 87 single family active homes for sale in Washington, CT, one is under deposit and 4 are pending sale.

In February of 2012 1 home sold in Washington, CT. It closed at $350,000, was listed at $450,000 and was on the market for 966 days.

In January of 2012, 4 homes sold, an average list price of $906,225, average sale price of $801,500. The average days on market for January was 127 days.

You can read the 2011 year end market report for Washington, CT here.

Buyers can find some beautiful homes for sale in Washington, CT. If the sellers really want to sell, a good deal can be had. The market is certainly not as strong as it once was, but Washington is still a great place to get that country home, for either a wonderful weekend retreat or a full time residence. Search homes for sale in Washington, Washington Depot and New Preston, CT here.

Sellers need to really understand the market. Testing the market can cause your home to stay on for a much longer period of time. Pricing ahead of the competition, pricing your home to sell in Washington CT, using an aggressive marketing strategy are key in this buyers market.

Here are two of our listings currently available for sale in Washington, CT.

How is Washington, CT doing in the current real estate climate? There are no surprises here, most of our luxury market towns in Litchfield County are down from their heights of 2005. But people are still buying and there are plenty of homes to choose from in Washington, CT.

Currently there are 77 active single family homes for sale in Washington, CT. Average list price is $1,389,225, average days on market is currently at 253 days. In 2011 we saw an average of 2.83 homes sell per month. The year end, 2011 shows 34 homes sold in Washington, CT.

At the current level of activity it will take 27 months to sell what is currently on the market.

For anyone selling their home, or thinking of selling their home in Washington, Connecticut you have fierce competition. Pricing to sell, as well as an agent with an aggressive marketing program is necessary. Not to mention time and patience.


Washington, Connecticut is a beautiful town located in Litchfield County. I am especially fond of Washington as it was my home for a few years. Admittedly it is hard to pick from the area towns, each has a different flavor to it, just a bit of a different feel, all with the beauty of Litchfield County that I have come to love so dearly.

Let me show you a bit of what I think make Washington, Connecticut so special.

What's the real estate market doing in Washington, CT?

I do love Washington, lived there for a few years and it remains near and dear to my heart. Washington is comprised of a few different areas, Washington, Washington Depot, New Preston, Marbledale and Woodville. Encompassing 38.7 square miles of some of the most beautiful Connecticut countryside, Washington has long been a favorite spot for that quintessential Connecticut country home. With a population of approximately 3,556, it is a quiet spot, with an emphasis on the arts and land conservation.

Washington is home to some of the most beautiful places, Lake Waramaug and Steep Rock are at the top of my list. For a bit more about life in Washington, CT, take a peek here.

Currently in Washington, CT there are 83 single family homes for sale. The average list price is $1,338,423. The average days on market are at 246 days.

The lowest priced home in Washington, CT currently on the market is a ranch, close to Mt. Tom, priced at $229,900.

The highest priced home is family compound on Lake Waramaug, priced at $8,995,000. A truly spectacular home on one of the most beautiful settings in all of Litchfield County.

In the month of October 4 homes sold in Washington, CT. The average list price was %1,343,000, the average sale price was $808,125, the average time on the market for these 4 homes was 55 days.

Year to date 31 homes have sold in Washington, CT. The average list price was $1,301,152, the average sale price of these homes was $1,107,403. The average time these homes were on the market was 215 days.

For the same time period in 2010, 37 single family homes sold. The average list price was $1,404,460, the average sale price was $1,218,581. The average time these homes were on the market was 240 days.

Sales are down as are prices. For those thinking of buying in Litchfield County, Washington could be the perfect spot. Better prices, a good variety of homes to choose, from wildy fantastic country estates to more modest homes.

If you are interested in purchasing a home in Washington, CT, give me a call at 203.460.1775, or send me an email to discuss what might interest you.

Enjoy a small slide show of Washington, CT!

Washington, Connecticut, how is the real estate market?

Looking back from 2009 through today, the real estate market in Washington, CT is down. The average sale price is down, the average market time is down (that is a good thing) and the verdict is not in about the total sales for the year. I doubt that 15 homes will sell between October - December of this year. It looks like 2010 was the better of the three years all around for anyone selling. For buyers, this just might be the year.

Selling in Washington, CT in this market is not easy. There is plenty of competition, as I write this there are 86 single family homes for sale. Ranging in price from $189,999 to $8,995,000, Washington does consist mostly of higher end homes for the second home luxury market. If you are selling, you must price ahead of the market, ahead of your competition. You must also make sure your agent is providing you with all the marketing available to present your home to as many buyers as possible.

If you are buying in Washington, CT, you may indeed get a good deal! Take a weekend or two, give me a call, come on up and see what makes Washington, CT such a treasure in Litchfield County. Find out what others have realized, Washington is a fantastic place to purchase a Connecticut country home. For years Washington has very strong ties to New York City, the average commute from the city is a bit over 90 minutes. From very desirable homes on beautiful Lake Waramaug to exclusive estates in the bucolic countryside, Washington is certainly one of Litchfield County's gems!

Washington Demographics:
Population: 2,122 as of 2010
Land Area: 38.6 square miles

Market Statistics, Washington, CT 06793, 06794, 06777

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Statistics obtained from CMLS, deemed reliable but not necessarily accurate.

Washington, Washington Depot, New Preston CT 06793, 06794, 06777 Real Estate Report, May 2011.

Currently in Washington, CT there are 92 single family homes for sale. Washington, CT is one of the favored locations for that quintessential Connecticut country retreat for those looking for a luxury second home in Litchfield County. New York City drive time is approximately 90 minutes, making it a very convenient location. Another wonderful draw to Washington, CT is Lake Waramaug, located just off Route 202 in the New Preston section of Washington.

2 homes sold in Washington, CT in May 2011. The first home was on 5+ acres on Rabbit Hill, was listed for $295,000 and sold for $225,000, and the second is located on the historic Washington Green and sold for $2,500,000.

The average list price of single family homes for sale in Washington, CT is $1,243,374.
The average market time for these active listings in Washington, CT is 199 days.

The highest price home for sale in Washington, CT is $9,495,000, a magnificent waterfront estate on Lake Waramaug, complete with a 3 bedroom boat house.

The lowest priced home for sale in Washington, CT is $185,000, a small cape in need of total rehab that sits just above the Village of New Preston. This is a short sale, and the house will probably not qualify for conventional financing.

Of the 92 single family homes for sale in Washington, CT, 4 homes are under deposit. The average list price of these homes is $1,316,225, the average market time is 257 days.

Currently there are 3 homes that are in the pending sale status in Washington, CT. The average list price of these homes in the pending sale status is $1,092,667. The average market time for these homes is 181 days.

The above statistics are provided courtesy of Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service (CMLS). Information provided is deemed reliable, but not necessarily accurate. There may be discrepancies, as mistakes in inputing can be made, and the fact that Connecticut has more than one multiple listing service. There may be instances where a home was/is for sale in Washington, CT and is on the other multiple listing service. I am a member of both multiple listing services in Connecticut, and have access to all homes for sale in the Washington, CT area.