Bethel Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Connecticut
This cozy, New England town is an excellent place to call home. Situated in southwestern Connecticut, Bethel is 60 miles northeast of New York City and 50 miles southwest of Hartford. Bethel is a part of the Danbury metro area and is located within Fairfield County. The town itself is primarily residential with some light industry. However, residents share in the advantages of larger surrounding communities as well as the cultural, educational and recreational resources of the New York, Hartford, New Haven and Boston areas. Bethel's proximity to these urban centers in addition to Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and the Hudson Valley make Bethel a particularly attractive residential district. A blend of rich history, regional flair and breathtaking landscapes are just a few of the reasons why Bethel has experienced rapid growth over the past 10 years. Today, Bethel is home to more than 18,000. The town is home to the Blue Jay Orchards and the Sunrise Herb Farm. Putnam Memorial State Park is also within town limits, while the Taunton Pond is located just northeast of the city. Whether one is retiring, starting a family, or simply starting anew, Bethel is a remarkable, unique place replete with opportunities to make one’s first step forward a positive experience. Bethel is predominately a community of single-family homes with more than 90% being owner occupied.
Price Range of Bethel Houses
Price ranges in Bethel vary greatly depending on size, location and structure. Condominiums and townhouses range in price from $200,000 to $425,000 for newer, more spacious properties with luxurious amenities in neighborhoods such as Kingswood Estates and Plumtree Heights. A typical three-bedroom, two-bath, split-level home in a quiet area ranges in price from $350,000 to $500,000 in neighborhoods such as Lexington Meadows, Chimney Heights and Wooster Woods. Waterfront properties and larger estates with spectacular views in communities such as Ponderosa Hills, Ponderosa Farm and Country Way Estates can be priced from $800,000 to $4 million plus and more for waterfront locations in nearby Candlewood Lake. Use our Bethel CT real estate buyer & seller tools to find the latest information on the housing market, neighborhoods, and trends. Narrow your property search by price, number of bedrooms, recent Bethel foreclosures, and check your home value. Whether you are looking for homes for sale in Bethel or a top Realtor, our Bethel real estate community profile provides helpful resources for your home search needs.
Bethel Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $322,554 compared to $323,918 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Bethel CT. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Bethel to help you find the best home!