Homes for Sale in South Windsor, CT
A well-regarded suburban community known for its beautiful parks, extensive open space, and vibrant shopping at Evergreen Walk. South Windsor's housing ranges from established colonials to newer condominium developments.
Homes We've Sold in South Windsor
A sample of homes Boynton Realty has listed and closed in South Windsor, CT.
178 Foster Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
18 Cardinal Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
23 Krawski Drive
South Windsor, CT 06074
Living in South Windsor
South Windsor runs about 28 square miles from the Connecticut River east toward the Hockanum, and reads as classic suburban Hartford County: subdivisions, a large commercial corridor, and a historic northwest corner that predates all of it.
Neighborhoods and villages
- Wapping
- East Windsor Hill
- Buckland Road corridor
East Windsor Hill in the northwest is a National Register district; Wapping is the historic center of town; the Buckland Road corridor connects the town toward I-84 and the Manchester retail cluster.
The housing stock
The most suburban-subdivision profile of the group: roughly 69% single-family detached, plus an unusually high share (about 11%) of attached single-family homes, meaning townhouses and condominiums. Building peaked in the 1980s, and only about 7% of the stock predates 1940. New subdivisions and apartment developments have continued to arrive, so established homes are often compared directly against much newer inventory.
Getting around
I-291 clips the southwest corner, with Routes 5, 30, 74 and 194 carrying most local traffic; Sullivan Avenue is the main commercial spine. Hartford is roughly 11 miles (about 18 minutes in light traffic) and UConn Storrs about 20 miles.
Drive times are approximate and assume light traffic.
Water and sewer
Among the best-served towns we cover. The town water pollution control authority runs its own treatment plant with eleven pump stations and roughly 170 miles of sewer line, and public water comes from the MDC and Manchester's system.
Service varies by address — always confirm for a specific property.
Around town
- The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk
- Wapping Park: 180 acres with trails, boardwalks and bird blinds along the Podunk River
- Nevers Park and the South Windsor Cross Town Trail
- Windsor Farms and East Windsor Hill historic districts
Worth knowing
South Windsor's employment base is unusually industrial for a suburb: food distribution, fuel cell power plants, and machine and equipment manufacturing, with major Amazon, Coca-Cola, Home Depot and Mobis facilities in town.
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Property taxes in South Windsor
FY2026–27, set on the October 1, 2025 grand list.
Connecticut assesses property at 70% of market value as of the town's last revaluation — South Windsor's was the 2022 grand list, so the figure above is illustrative rather than a quote for any specific home. Motor vehicles are taxed at the statewide cap of 32.46 mills here.
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South Windsor Real Estate FAQs
What is the property tax rate in South Windsor, CT?
South Windsor's mill rate is 37.01 for FY2026–27, set on the October 1, 2025 grand list. Connecticut assesses property at 70% of market value, so a home assessed on a $350,000 basis would owe roughly $9,067 a year. Assessments reflect the town's last revaluation rather than today's market, so check the specific property's assessment for an exact figure.
Can Boynton Realty help me buy or sell a home in South Windsor, CT?
Yes. Boynton Realty is a local Central Connecticut brokerage serving South Windsor and the surrounding communities. Whether you're buying your first home or selling, Kristyn and the team can guide you — call (860) 798-2103 or request a free home valuation.
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