Comparing Preston and Ledyard
| Preston Read the guide | Ledyard Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | New London County | New London County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $487,050 | $401,500 |
| Price vs a year ago | +21.2% | -1.1% |
| Price per sq ft | $248 | $242 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 102% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 54 | 221 |
| Median days on market | 12 | 10 |
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 26 |
| Months of supply | 2 | 1.4 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,830 sq ft · built 1974 | 3 bd · 1,620 sq ft · built 1969 |
| Home types | 98% single-family · 2% multi-family | 91% single-family · 9% condo |
| Population | 4,855 | 15,575 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 30.8 | 38.2 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 25.52 | 25.87 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$8,700/yr | ~$7,300/yr |
| Public schools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks and preserves | 19 | 95 |
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.