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September / October 2026

The Connecticut Home
& Community Report

Presented by Robert Clarke, Coldwell Banker Realty

Helping Buyers, Sellers & Families Discover the Best of Connecticut.

Welcome from Robert

Welcome to the September/October issue! Fall is right around the corner, and the September event calendar is packed: the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, the North Haven Fair, Cocktail Week, and the James Barber 5K. I've also got an exciting new-construction listing to share: the brand-new 65 Saw Mill Rd in Burlington now has a full demo live at newconstructionhomes4sale.com. And be sure to try our brand-new, free Property Tax Review tool on the site, which helps homeowners find ways to save on property taxes by county. Reply anytime with feedback, I'd love to hear from you.

Robert Clarke, Coldwell Banker Realty

Connecticut Market Snapshot

By the Numbers

New Haven Median Sale Price

$387K

Up 1.9% YoY · Summer 2026

Price per Square Foot

$237

New Haven

Median Days on Market

~23 days

Competitive

Connecticut Statewide Median

$476K

Up 5.9% YoY

New Haven's market stays active, with well-priced homes in high-demand neighborhoods drawing interest fast. Data: Redfin/Movoto, mid-2026. See the full picture on our market data page.

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Community Spotlight

Fair Haven

A riverfront neighborhood minutes from downtown

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Housing

A riverfront neighborhood with a mix of historic homes, multi-families, and new investment. Walkable to downtown and one of the city's most convenient, welcoming communities.

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Schools

Home to neighborhood schools and early-learning options that serve a tight-knit community, with families valuing walkable access to school and local services.

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Parks & Recreation

The Farmington Canal Trail and Quinnipiac River Park give you riverside walks, biking, kayaking, and open sky just minutes from downtown.

Explore Fair Haven

Featured Event

35th Annual James Barber 5K Walk/Run/Bike

Date

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Registration 7-8:30 AM · Race start 9 AM

Location

Coogan Pavilion, Edgewood Park

740 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT

A New Haven tradition since 1991: walk, run, or bike to support the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Connecticut Chapter, and the programs at Michelle's House, the first sickle cell community center in the Northeast. Over 400 participants joined last year.

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Videos: Living in New Haven

See what it's like to live in and around New Haven with Robert's latest videos.

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Things to Do This Month

September Events & Happenings

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Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

Monday, September 7 · New Haven Green. 20K race through the city on Labor Day weekend.

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North Haven Fair

September 10-13 · North Haven Fairgrounds. Rides, livestock, food court.

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New Haven Cocktail Week

September 13-19 · Citywide. Bars and restaurants citywide.

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The Guilford Fair

September 18-20 · Guilford. A classic shoreline fair.

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James Barber 5K Walk/Run/Bike

September 26 · Edgewood Park. The featured event above.

Learn More

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Historic red-brick Tudor-style building at 261 Crown Street in New Haven Connecticut, home of Louis' Lunch, with a green awning and warm golden-hour light on a late summer afternoon

Restaurant of the Month

Louis Lunch

261 Crown Street, New Haven

5/5

A New Haven original and a national landmark beloved as the birthplace of the hamburger sandwich. Cash only, no ketchup. Kennedy liked his with a slice of tomato.

Explore Local Businesses

New Listing Spotlight

108 Cypress Road, Newington, CT

Exterior of the townhouse-style condo at 108 Cypress Road in Newington, Connecticut

Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances at the 108 Cypress Road condo in Newington, Connecticut

Polished 2-bedroom condo offered at $260,000 · 1,372 sqft · 1.5 baths · Fireplace · Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances · Freshly painted deck

Part of Glen Oaks, with clubhouse, pool, tennis and basketball courts, playground, and lawn care, water, and snow removal in the HOA.

HOA $460.35/month

View Full Listing Contact Robert

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Reader Participation

Join the Conversation

Cast Your Vote

This or That

Pick your side, then reply with your answers!

Question 1

Toad's Place show or Shubert Theater show?

🎸 Toad's Place Live music

🎭 Shubert Theater Broadway

Reply with your pick!

Question 2

North Haven Fair corn dog or Guilford Fair fried dough?

The great fair-food debate continues...

🌭 Fair Corn Dog North Haven

🍩 Fried Dough Guilford

Reply with your picks, and we'll share the results next month!

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Guess the Selling Price

108 Cypress Road, Newington. A polished 2-bedroom condo with fireplace and updated kitchen, listed at $260,000. What do you think it'll actually sell for?

Option A

$650,000

Option B

$725,000

Option C

$799,000

The answer will be revealed in next month's issue!

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Poll

This Month's Poll

Which September event are you most excited for?

New Haven Road Race
North Haven Fair
Cocktail Week
James Barber 5K

Reply with your vote, and results will be shared in the next issue!

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Ask Rob

Have a question about Connecticut real estate or living in New Haven? Reply to this newsletter to send your question straight to Robert's inbox. The best questions get answered in a future issue, and some get expanded into a full blog post.

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