About South Windsor
What it's like to live here
South Windsor is a Hartford County town of about 27,000 people on the east bank of the Connecticut River, across from Windsor. I-291 and I-84 put downtown Hartford about 9 miles away, roughly 15 to 20 minutes, and Manchester is about 10 minutes south. The west side along the river is still farmland and tobacco fields, while the east side is mostly suburban neighborhoods, parks and shopping.
Settlers from Windsor began farming the east side of the river in the 1600s, and John Bissell's ferry joined the two sides starting in 1648. The area became part of East Windsor in 1768 and was incorporated as South Windsor in 1845. Theologian Jonathan Edwards was born here, and tobacco built the town's fortunes, with shade-grown tobacco introduced in 1901. The population more than tripled between 1950 and 2000 as farms gave way to neighborhoods.
Our Glastonbury office at 59 Sycamore Street is about 25 minutes south, and our East Hampton headquarters is at 40 West High Street. Our agents live and sell here.
South Windsor Highlights
- Historic Main Street, with the Windsor Farms and East Windsor Hill historic districts
- The Shops at Evergreen Walk for shopping and dining
- Nevers Road Park, with its Boundless playground and Bark Park
- I-291 and I-84 for a short drive into Hartford
South Windsor market at a glance
South Windsor real estate market
Year to date through August 2026, single-family homes in South Windsor sold for a median of $515,000, closed at a median of 105.3% of list price, and spent a median of 14 days on the market. At the end of August, 24 single-family homes were for sale (1.3 months of supply). Condos and townhouses sold for a median of $336,500.
Written figures: SmartMLS Local Market Update, single-family, year to date through August 2026. Charts update automatically from SmartMLS, include all property types, and show rolling 12-month data.
Neighborhoods
Getting to know South Windsor
East Windsor Hill
The historic village in the northwest corner of town, a National Register district of homes built between about 1700 and 1860 along Main Street and Ferry Lane.
Main Street and Windsor Farms
The original town center, a 1,600-acre historic district of houses and tobacco fields along Main Street, with the 1845 First Congregational Church and the Wood Memorial Library.
Wapping
The village about three miles east of the river, named after a district of London, with the Wapping Community Church built around 1800.
Five Corners
The Wapping crossroads that became the town's everyday center in the second half of the 20th century.
Pleasant Valley
The Ellington Road area named for the 1862 Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse, and home of today's Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
Evergreen Walk
The town's outdoor shopping district, The Shops at Evergreen Walk, with more than 65 retailers and restaurants including Whole Foods Market.
Buying or selling
Why South Windsor?
Why buy in South Windsor
- I-291 and I-84 put downtown Hartford about 15 to 20 minutes away
- South Windsor Public Schools: Eli Terry, Orchard Hill, Philip R. Smith and Pleasant Valley elementary schools, Timothy Edwards Middle School and South Windsor High School
- Parks for every season: Nevers Road Park, the Veterans Memorial Park pool, the Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve and the South Windsor Wildlife Sanctuary
- The Shops at Evergreen Walk for shopping and dining close to home
- Historic Main Street, with its tobacco sheds, colonial homes and the Wood Memorial Library & Museum
Why sell in South Windsor now
- Single-family homes are selling in a median of 14 days (year to date through August 2026)
- Sellers are getting a median of 105.3% of list price
- The single-family median sale price is $515,000 year to date
- About 1.3 months of supply, still a seller's market
Questions
South Windsor real estate FAQ
What is the median home price in South Windsor, CT?
For single-family homes, $515,000 year to date through August 2026, according to the SmartMLS Local Market Update. Condos and townhouses: $336,500. The live charts above show the latest trend.
What is the property tax rate in South Windsor?
The mill rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 37.01 for real estate, per the Town of South Windsor. That is $37.01 in tax per $1,000 of assessed value, and Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value.
How far is South Windsor from Hartford?
Downtown Hartford is about 9 miles away, roughly 15 to 20 minutes via I-291 and I-84. Manchester is about 10 minutes south.
What schools serve South Windsor?
South Windsor Public Schools is the town's own district: Eli Terry, Orchard Hill, Philip R. Smith and Pleasant Valley elementary schools (K-5), Timothy Edwards Middle School (6-8) and South Windsor High School (9-12).
Does Carl Guild & Associates have an office near South Windsor?
Yes. Our Glastonbury office at 59 Sycamore Street is about 25 minutes away, and our headquarters is at 40 West High Street in East Hampton. Call 860-474-3500.
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