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Moving to South Windsor, CT
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About South Windsor
South Windsor is a suburban town of about 26,900 on the east bank of the Connecticut River, northeast of Hartford. It has deep tobacco-farming roots — shade-grown tobacco has been a signature crop since 1901 — and two National Register historic districts along Old Main Street, where the theologian Jonathan Edwards was born.
Home prices in South Windsor
The median listing price in South Windsor is $450,000.
Top places in South Windsor
- Old Main Street historic district — colonial-era street with the town's oldest homes, the Wood Memorial Library & Museum, and the Ellsworth School.
- Windsor Farms Historic District — 1,600-acre district with the 1845 First Congregational Church and 1694-era houses.
- Nevers Park — playground, athletic fields, and forest trails (shown in the Commons Veterans Memorial photo below).
- Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve — gazebo and pond near Sullivan Avenue.
- The Duck Pond on Sullivan Avenue — a local fishing spot.
- East Windsor Hill Historic District — historic streetscapes by the Scantic River.
- Evergreen Walk area — newer retail and dining corridor.
Commuting from South Windsor
- CT Transit bus service runs through South Windsor (per Wikitravel South Windsor page, read September 24, 2026).
- No passenger rail in town; closest is Hartford Union Station.
- Approximate drive to downtown Hartford: ~15–20 minutes via I-291 or Route 5/John Fitch Boulevard (approximate).
Schools in South Windsor
Public schools: South Windsor Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
South Windsor FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South Windsor, CT?
The median listing price in South Windsor is $450,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from South Windsor, CT?
CT Transit bus service runs through South Windsor (per Wikitravel South Windsor page, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves South Windsor, CT?
South Windsor is served by South Windsor Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.