Durham Real Estate

Durham, CT Homes for Sale

Durham, CT is a rural Middlesex County town where single-family homes typically list between $350,000 and $650,000, with historic properties and larger acreage parcels reaching higher. Dave Jones Realty has long tracked the Durham market, where colonial and cape cod styles dominate along Route 17 and Route 68. Buyers here trade proximity to Hartford and New Haven for open space, a strong school district, and a preserved town green. Lot sizes commonly run one to two acres, reflecting Durham's history as a farming community.

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Home Styles and Price Context

Durham's housing stock centers on colonial and cape cod homes, many built between 1960 and 2000, with a core of antique properties surrounding the town green dating to the 1700s and 1800s. Colonials in Durham typically list between $400,000 and $650,000 and average 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. Older capes and ranches list between $325,000 and $450,000. Lot sizes commonly range from one to two acres due to town zoning that favors low-density residential development.

Neighborhoods

Durham Center

Durham Center surrounds the historic town green along Main Street, holding the town's oldest homes and shortest walk to Coginchaug Regional High School and Brewster Elementary. Antique colonials here often sit on smaller in-town lots and carry historic character with prices ranging from $375,000 to $700,000.

Higganum Road and Route 79 Corridor

The area along Higganum Road and Route 79 in Durham features newer colonial construction and larger wooded lots, with homes commonly priced between $450,000 and $650,000 on parcels of one to three acres.

Daily Life

Durham commuters reach New Haven in roughly 30 minutes and Hartford in about 40 minutes via Route 17 and Interstate 91. Durham students attend Regional School District 13, which serves Durham and Middlefield and includes Coginchaug Regional High School. The Durham Fair, held each fall on the town fairgrounds, is the largest agricultural fair in Connecticut. Wadsworth Falls State Park sits nearby on the Durham and Middlefield line, offering hiking trails and a waterfall.

Working With a Local Agent

Dave Jones Realty has handled transactions across Durham Center and the Route 79 corridor, giving buyers direct comparison between antique in-town properties and newer construction on larger lots.

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Newest Homes for Sale in Durham, CT

$4,100,000
24015202 MLS
The Greenbacker Brookfield is one of the largest farms now on the Connecticut market with over 400 acres. It has been in operation for over 100 years and is ready now for a new multi-generation family to take the reins or for a progressive investor. There is ample accommodation with 7 houses that have 29 bedrooms for the family to share. (The average size farm in CT is approximately 80 acres). The current owners are using 4 houses and renting 3 other homes. The investor agriculture buyer may also generate rental income from the farm's other rental property; 1. a Two story 35x50 horse barn, 2.a 35x80 stable with 1.5 story horse stalls. 3 a. Barn with double row stalls and indoor riding arena, 4. a 4-bay garage, 5. Dairy barn, and Chicken coops, etc.. These items may also be considered depreciable property (see your tax advisor). Other sources of income from the farm would include renting land for; 1, growing crops (92 acres of cropland leased, currently), 2, Durham Fair parking. 3, pastureland (20 acres of pasture leased, currently), 4, hunt club (land leased currently), 5, equestrian rental (stable & indoor/outdoor riding, currently leased) and for dairy farming. Potential income may come from establishing a farm stand, growing grapes/ winery, Christmas tree sales, blue berries, and more. The State of Connecticut Conservation Restriction requires this property to be 'agriculture in nature' according to development rights the state acquired approximately 70 years ag

148 & 153 Wallingford Rd, Durham
$2,800,000
15 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 24045388 MLS
This unique farm complex is comprised of an equestrian area for 40 horses +, 5 residential houses and more. It has been in operation for over 100 years and is ready for new multi-generation owners to take the reins or for a progressive investor. There is nearly 280 acres of outstanding land, a pond, pastureland, rolling hills, stalls for 40+ horses and much more. There is, also, an outstanding mix of 5 houses that have 22 bedrooms for the families to share. The current owners are using 2 houses and renting 3 other homes. The investor may generate rental income from the farm's 5 residential homes and 1. a Two story 35x50 horse barn, 2.a 35x80 stable with 1.5 story horse stalls. 3 a Barn with double row stalls, 4. a 4-bay garage, etc.. These items may also be considered depreciable property (see your tax advisor). Other sources of income from the farm would include leases for pasture land and equestrian rental of the stable & indoor/outdoor riding, which is currently leased). Potential income may come from establishing a farm stand, growing grapes/ winery, Christmas tree sales, blue berries, and more The State of Connecticut Conservation Restriction requires this property to be 'agriculture in nature' according to development rights the state acquired approximately 70 years ago. both parcel MUST be sold together.

153 Wallingford Rd, Durham
$1,999,000
7 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 24045370 MLS
The Greenbacker's Brookfield Farm located midway between Hartford and New Haven in Durham Connecticut has two houses, dairy barn and many other outbuildings. There is approximately 140 acres and approximately 100 acres are least to other farmers for growing crop, etc.. The investor may generate income from the farm's rentals 1. Dairy barn, 2, growing crops (92 acres of cropland leased, currently), 3, Durham Fair parking. 4, pastureland (20 acres of pasture leased, currently), 5, hunt club (land leased currently). Potential income may come from establishing a farm stand, growing grapes/ winery, Christmas tree sales, blue berries, and more. The State of Connecticut Conservation Restriction requires this property to be 'agriculture in nature' according to development rights the state acquired approximately 70 years ago. Both 148 and 153 Wallingford Road MUST be sold together.

148 Wallingford Rd, Durham
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