Comparing Colchester and Marlborough
| Colchester Read the guide | Marlborough Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | New London County | Hartford County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $480,000 | $430,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +14.3% | -2.1% |
| Price per sq ft | $243 | $232 |
| Sells at | 102% of list price | 102% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 185 | 83 |
| Median days on market | 7 | 6 |
| Homes for sale now | 22 | 13 |
| Months of supply | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,960 sq ft · built 1988 | 3 bd · 1,970 sq ft · built 1977 |
| Home types | 88% single-family · 10% condo · 2% multi-family | 94% single-family · 6% condo |
| Population | 15,752 | 6,192 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 48.9 | 23.4 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 29.92 | 27.10 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$10,100/yr | ~$8,200/yr |
| Public schools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks and preserves | 21 | 13 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.