Shelton

Fairfield County, Connecticut

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Shelton, a Fairfield County city of about 41,000 residents, has seen positive growth and revitalization in the past several decades.

Its historic downtown district, located along the Route 8 corridor, is dotted with 19th-century industrial buildings. The city’s hub has witnessed an influx of new businesses and eateries as its leaders look to future economic growth. In recent years, new life has been infused into old factories, and those that were beyond repair have been replaced with parks for residents to enjoy. For example, the city’s 10-acre Riverwalk Park is a popular location for annual festivals, concerts and community events throughout the year. Shelton, which has an active Conservation Commission, has preserved hundreds of acres of open space containing lush wilderness areas, adding to the desirability of its residential neighborhoods. It also has a very active historical society, which seeks to preserve, protect and document the city’s past.

The sections of Huntington and White Hills are particularly charming areas with gracious older homes, unspoiled beauty and deeply rooted history. Numerous sites throughout Shelton are included in the National Register of Historic Places, including the elegant Plumb Memorial Library and Huntington Center Historic District. Shelton residents enjoy access to numerous recreational facilities and parks, including two private golf courses, numerous walking and hiking trails and even a local dog park.

Shelton has witnessed an upswing in the construction of elegant, upscale estates in its outlying neighborhoods. The city is known for being home to the company that invented and manufactures the iconic Whiffle Ball.

Its historic downtown district, located along the Route 8 corridor, is dotted with 19th-century industrial buildings. The city’s hub has witnessed an influx of new businesses and eateries as its leaders look to future economic growth. In recent years, new life has been infused into old factories, and those that were beyond repair have been replaced with parks for residents to enjoy. For example, the city’s 10-acre Riverwalk Park is a popular location for annual festivals, concerts and community events throughout the year. Shelton, which has an active Conservation Commission, has preserved hundreds of acres of open space containing lush wilderness areas, adding to the desirability of its residential neighborhoods. It also has a very active historical society, which seeks to preserve, protect and document the city’s past.

The sections of Huntington and White Hills are particularly charming areas with gracious older homes, unspoiled beauty and deeply rooted history. Numerous sites throughout Shelton are included in the National Register of Historic Places, including the elegant Plumb Memorial Library and Huntington Center Historic District. Shelton residents enjoy access to numerous recreational facilities and parks, including two private golf courses, numerous walking and hiking trails and even a local dog park.

Shelton has witnessed an upswing in the construction of elegant, upscale estates in its outlying neighborhoods. The city is known for being home to the company that invented and manufactures the iconic Whiffle Ball.

Its historic downtown district, located along the Route 8 corridor, is dotted with 19th-century industrial buildings. The city’s hub has witnessed an influx of new businesses and eateries as its leaders look to future economic growth. In recent years, new life has been infused into old factories, and those that were beyond repair have been replaced with parks for residents to enjoy. For example, the city’s 10-acre Riverwalk Park is a popular location for annual festivals, concerts and community events throughout the year. Shelton, which has an active Conservation Commission, has preserved hundreds of acres of open space containing lush wilderness areas, adding to the desirability of its residential neighborhoods. It also has a very active historical society, which seeks to preserve, protect and document the city’s past.

The sections of Huntington and White Hills are particularly charming areas with gracious older homes, unspoiled beauty and deeply rooted history. Numerous sites throughout Shelton are included in the National Register of Historic Places, including the elegant Plumb Memorial Library and Huntington Center Historic District. Shelton residents enjoy access to numerous recreational facilities and parks, including two private golf courses, numerous walking and hiking trails and even a local dog park.

Shelton has witnessed an upswing in the construction of elegant, upscale estates in its outlying neighborhoods. The city is known for being home to the company that invented and manufactures the iconic Whiffle Ball.

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Featured Listings

199 Coram Road
Shelton, CT $559,000

199 Coram Road

Shelton, CT

$559,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 3,829 Sqft
594 River Road
Shelton, CT $2,499,000

594 River Road

Shelton, CT

$2,499,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 5/1 Baths
  • 5,268 Sqft
376 River Road
Shelton, CT $1,395,000

376 River Road

Shelton, CT

$1,395,000
  • 0/3 Baths
  • 3,064 Sqft
16 Nature Lane
Shelton, CT $1,239,990

16 Nature Lane

Shelton, CT

$1,239,990
  • 4 Beds
  • 3/1 Baths
  • 3,792 Sqft
255 Canal Street
Shelton, CT $1,100,000

255 Canal Street

Shelton, CT

$1,100,000
  • 1.13 Acres
63 Winthrop Woods Road
Shelton, CT $1,076,000

63 Winthrop Woods Road

Shelton, CT

$1,076,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2/1 Baths
  • 3,464 Sqft
23 Winthrop Woods Road
Shelton, CT $1,076,000

23 Winthrop Woods Road

Shelton, CT

$1,076,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2/1 Baths
  • 3,464 Sqft
49 Perry Avenue
Shelton, CT $1,024,900

49 Perry Avenue

Shelton, CT

$1,024,900
  • 12 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 6,336 Sqft

Shelton

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Shelton is within Fairfield County, Connecticut and borders Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull.

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Units Sold

February 2024

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February 2024 - Single Family Homes

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