Greenwich CT Real Estate

Welcome to Greenwich

A community that knows exactly what living is all about, that's Greenwich. At the southwest tip of Connecticut, this town in Fairfield County has been attracting people to its beautiful land since the 1640s. Originally settled in during 1640, Greenwich incorporated 25 years later in 1665. Since then its population just kept growing as people discovered its charm.

Home to about 62,000 residents, a number of financial institutions, businesses , and hedge funds, Greenwich is one of the most affluent places one can come across in the entire United States. Ranked as number 12 out of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States by CNN/Money and Money Magazine in July 2005, it is not a surprise that Greenwich, CT real estate is sought after.

Housing all architectural styles and influences, Greenwich has a diverse range of housing options to choose from - condominiums, homes, estates, and even elegant homes for retirees. In 2006, the median price for a single-family home was set at $1.7 million. Scattered in this town which is twice the size of Manhattan are several activities and recreational venues that keep residents occupied year round.

Restaurants, chic shopping boutiques, and quaint antique shops run along downtown Greenwich giving residents a shoppers playground to spend their hard earned money. For a day of reflection and relaxation, the beaches of Greenwich Point (Tod's Point to locals), Great Captain Island, Byram Beach, and Island Beach provide the best spot.

Sailing, cycling, biking, hiking, and playing a round of golf are just a few of the activities that residents of Greenwich delight in. Greenwich also has a developed appreciation for culture and the arts. Being a mere 30 miles from New York, this town boasts New England charisma while having easy access to the hubbub of a busy city.