Columbia Connecticut (06237) is a quiet, picturesque town on the outskirts of Tolland County, about a 25 minute drive from Hartford. One of the town’s most popular attractions is Columbia Lake. The summer season fills the lake and beach area with residents of all ages for swimming, kayaking, sailing and boating. Other popular attractions include Szegda Farm and Rec Park, which have many beautiful trails that may be used for hiking, walking, biking and horseback riding. More than 96% of the homes in Columbia are single family dwellings.
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Size and Population
Columbia has a total area of 22 square miles and about 5,000 residents
Quick Facts
Education
Horace W. Porter School (Grades Pre-K – 8)
Columbia’s high school students have a choice of four designated high schools and one technical high school:
E.O. Smith High School (Grades 9 – 12)
1235 Storrs Rd, Mansfield, CT
Main Office: (860) 487-0877
Windham High School (Grades 9-12)
355 High Street, Willimantic, CT
Main Office: (860) 465-2460
Bolton High School (Grades 9-12)
72 Brandy Street, Bolton, CT
Main Office: (860) 643-2768
Lyman Memorial High School (Grades 9-12)
917 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT
Main Office: (860) 642-7567
Windham Regional Technical School , Windham
210 Birch St, Willimantic, CT
Main Office: (860) 456-3879
Windham Regional Technical School Website
Notable Residents
· Anthony Gregorc, psychologist. Currently resides in Columbia
· Dwight Loomis (1821-1903), U.S. Congressman and Connecticut Supreme Court Judge
· Edith G. Prague, Connecticut State Senator for the 19th District (active 1994-2012)
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Price$639,900
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MLS Number 170392012
Breathtaking Waterfront Custom Home on Private 4.62 Acres! 6 Bedrooms! 1st Floor Office! 4 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Hydro System! Large Jacuzzi & Sauna! Full In-Law Suite with Separate Entrance! Ducted for Central Air! Double Ovens! Gorgeous Waterfront Oasis! A MUST SEE!!
Listed by Cathyann M Schulte of Countryside Realty
Price$423,788
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MLS Number 170379529
TO BE BUILT HOME! Plenty of time to make selections and choices! New Country Colonial Floor Plan of 2200 SF on 2+ Acre Rural Country Lot! Light and Bright Country Kitchen, White Shaker Style Cabinet Works By Martin Cabinets, Cabinet and Counter Peninsula, Granite Counter Tops and Hardwood Floors! Hardwood Floored Front to Back Living Room w/Propane Gas Log Fireplace! Formal Dining Room Also w/Hardwood Floors! Second Floor Plan Includes Front to Back Master Bedroom Suite with Private Bath and Walk In Closet, Two Additional Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms Total PLUS a Full Dormered Finished Bonus Room with Front "Eye" Dormer", Full Rear Shed Dormer Which Could Easily Serve as 4th BR! Second Floor Laundry Room! Attached Two Car Garage, Propane Fired OHW BB Heat, Full Central A/C! Construction by Bailey Builders, LLC an Experienced and Well-Established Long Time Local Builder! Site Plan, Building Spec's & Blueprints Available to View! CT New Home Contractor #0000490.
Listed by James Celio of Century 21 AllPoints Realty
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Price$420,000
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MLS Number 170397627
You will know you are home, when you turn up into your driveway; rock gardens, mature hardscaping, wildlife and total privacy await. Beautifully aged cherry floors, pine beams and ceilings, greet you as you enter the front door into the great room. The main floor has an open concept plan with dinning area, great room, kitchen, master bedroom inspa, and two additional bedrooms, one which is extra large as it was originally 2 bedrooms and could easily be converted back. The kitchen sits in the center of the home, and has great space for the chef, with an island cooktop, double ovens, granite counters, built in veggie bins and a coffee/wet bar. The master bedroom sits opposite the other bedrooms and has a jetted tub, his and her closets, heated bathroom floors and its own Juliet porch. A large open concept loft overlooks the great room, a perfect space for an at home office. The lower level has a 2 car heated garage, laundry room and fully equipped in law space. Walk out onto your back deck to enjoy a cookout and overlook your garden or sit on the front covered porch to watch the sunset. This private and unique property is a professional landscapers, woodworker, or auto collectors dream property with a large steel frame building set in the back of the property. The 1440 SF outbuilding, has radiant heat floors, 3 doors and a garage opening large enough for a tractor trailer, Winnebago, or boat. You will love everything this property has to offer. Minutes to UCONN.
Listed by Derek Greene of The Greene Realty Group
Price$400,000
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MLS Number 170394333
Totally Remodeled Water front Cape style home with 3 bedrooms and full bath. The open floor plan surrounded by walls of windows gives you views of the lake the minute you walk through the front door. The views of the lake can be seen from the kitchen, dining room and the living room. The living room has a large custom built cabinet with a top end TV near the stone gas fireplace situated on the side wall so as not to obstruct any views. There is a den/office in the front of the home with the full bath. Move upstairs to 3 good size bedrooms (2 with views of the lake) and a laundry room. Lots of closets for storage. The basement walks out to the yard for easy access to all your paraphernalia an/or "toys" used to enjoy the lake. There is plenty of green grass for large get togethers. The private dock allows you to moor your boat or just enjoy the day sitting at your table or relaxing on chairs. Motor boats are allowed. This home has been lovingly cared for and enjoyed by many friends and family. All of the furniture can be negotiated as well. EZ to show.
Listed by Deborah Northrop of Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Price$334,900
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MLS Number 170391266
Welcome to your oasis in Columbia!! Original owners have lovingly and impeccably maintained this home. Enjoy the sound of the babbling brook as soon as you walk to the house. Huge kitchen addition with an abundance of natural light from the skylight and large windows, generous island allows for extra seating, perfect for large gatherings. Large deck off the dining room, additional screened in porch of living area provides a perfect place to dine outside. Newer oak floors on the stairway, living room, dining room and upstairs hallway, stairway railing was also updated with a nice touch of iron. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, master bath offers updated walk in shower. The lower level was redone in 2019, hosting the never used fireplace and wood stove, tucked away in the back is another room for an office, guest room or both. The Burdeus furnace is 3 yr.s old, the roof was replaced in 2016, newer windows, new well pump. Lovely maintained gardens, situated on 1.63 acres. There is a curtain drain surrounding the house so water is diverted away. New awnings which are adjustable allow to keep heat out and light in on warm summer days.
Listed by Karen Coton of McCorrison DW Fish Real Estate
Price$329,900
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MLS Number 170390020
Take a look at this wonderfully cared for home. This is a rare find, an up to date two family home with features galore. Make sure to check out the link to the 3D tour of this home! The left side has been the owners unit, with 1144 sf on the first floor and 550sf in the lower level plus a 2 car drive under garage adjacent to the finished lower level. Owners unit has central air conditioning, whole house has updated windows and roof, maintenance free vinyl siding. Hardwood floors in the bedrooms. Main level has a full bath (walk in shower) and a half bath off of the master bedroom. There is a fire place in the living room. The lower level has a full bath, laundry room and a wood stove. This home has a Winco 20KW generator. The adjacent apartment is 800sf with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, with access from the basement 1 car garage to a storage area and to the main living level. a Buderus, with an efficient indirect hot water heater. There is a rear deck that is 13'x60'. There is also a detached 2++ car heated 2 story garage (approx 24'x34') with walk up stairs. Perfect for a workshop, storage and more. Take a look at this gem!
Listed by Rick Nassiff of KW Legacy Partners
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Price$329,900
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MLS Number 170390342
Take a look at this wonderfully cared for home. This is a rare find, an up to date two family home with features galore. Make sure to check out the link to the 3D tour of this home! The left side has been the owners unit, with 1144 sf on the first floor and 550sf in the lower level plus a 2 car drive under garage adjacent to the finished lower level. Owners unit has central air conditioning, whole house has updated windows and roof, maintenance free vinyl siding. Hardwood floors in the bedrooms. Main level has a full bath (walk in shower) and a half bath off of the master bedroom. There is a fire place in the living room. The lower level has a full bath, laundry room and a wood stove. This home has a Winco 20KW generator. The adjacent apartment is 800sf with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, with access from the basement 1 car garage to a storage area and to the main living level. a Buderus, with an efficient indirect hot water heater. There is a rear deck that is 13'x60'. There is also a detached 2++ car heated 2 story garage (approx 24'x34') with walk up stairs. Perfect for a workshop, storage and more. Take a look at this gem!
Listed by Rick Nassiff of KW Legacy Partners
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Price$326,900
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MLS Number 170393979
Just a wonderful country property and setting in the heart of bucolic Columbia, CT. A New England Cape Cod style home set on a gorgeous 4 acre parcel with all the expected trimmings of Gazebo, small shed/barn, garden and fire pit areas. Possibility to have a horse or other animal friends on your property! Walk in to the first floor from your covered deck area to an eat-in kitchen, front to back Living room with a cozy fireplace, along with a dining room and half bath. The hardwood floors on this level have just been refinished for you so you can move right in. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, including the Master with fireplace, a full upper bath and then a nice surprise. Go through one of the bedrooms large closet area to find a huge unfinished bonus area that extends over the two car attached garage. Perfect for the hobbyist as it stands now, or potentially as a finished area, complete with it's own exterior staircase access to be used as a separate space. The full walkout basement has two finished rooms; a family or rec room space and a separate guest room or office. The unfinished areas hold the utilities, laundry and plenty of good storage space. The door walking out the rear brings you to your great yard spaces and access to abundant nature. HUGE rear deck. Great utilities here including a multi-zoned furnace with great domestic hot water supply, and plenty of electrical circuits complete with generator wiring! Low taxes and high school choice in Columbia.
Listed by Kurt M Potter of Re/Max Right Choice
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Price$289,900
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MLS Number 170396225
Updated ranch with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a drive under two-car garage and separate barn with three-car garage. Freshly painted throughout the home. Many updates! Huge potential to finish the stand alone barn/three-car garage! Rolling and flat lawn spaces. Tons of space in the drive-under garage not shown in photos. Great location.
Listed by Alex Gebbie of Pledge Property Management
Price$249,900
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MLS Number 170390690
Nicely cared for & move -in ready Raised Ranch style home with open living floor plan, master bedroom with walk-in closet, 2 more bedrooms and full bathroom on same floor. Lower level ready to be finished, another bathroom possible. This home is situated on a corner lot with lots of open space for gardening and more! Nice deck off the dining area for your outdoor enjoyment with fenced yard! Call today!
Listed by Nancy A Bard of Aspen Realty Group
Price$239,900
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MLS Number 170384758
Fully updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape Cod style home. Outside you will find a rolling, recently expanded yard, with room for further expansion. A paved driveway brings you to up to a beautiful paver patio, which is both a welcoming entrance and ideal outdoor entertaining space. A portion of the yard has an invisible fence to keep your beloved dogs close. Inside boasts 1,678 square feet of living space. One of the two first floor bedrooms shares a jack-and-jill style bathroom, allowing for a first floor master. The kitchen is a cook's dream; recently updated, and featuring bountiful work space, plenty of storage, and stainless steel appliances. The ambiance of the fireplaced living room is only overshadowed by the bright and cozy sunroom with vaulted ceiling and rustic beams. If that weren't enough, the house has had a near complete overhaul in the past 7 years down from the roof, to siding, windows, boiler, electrical panel, well tank, chimney repointing and plumbing.
Listed by Erika Weisenburger and Jordana S Fournier of Agnelli Real Estate
Price$204,000
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MLS Number 170377711
Conveniently located ranch that permits both residential and commercial use. 800 sq. ft. of residential space that is 2 spacious bedrooms, living room, eat-in kitchen and full bathroom. The remaining 460 square feet for office or business use. Features include central air, hard wood floors, fireplace and beautiful views. Plus additional ½ bath and 3 more rooms in walk-out finished lower level. Laundry hook-ups in lower level. Heated garage under. Large Storage shed attached to garage. Large back yard overlooking the river below. Great location. Plenty of parking. Handicap Access ramp. Recent improvements include a new tub and shower surround with plumbing upgrades, fresh paint and freshly polished hard wood floors. See the virtual tour by selecting the movie reel icon above. Owner is real estate agent in MA. Also see MLS 170362191.
Listed by Wendy McDonald of Century 21 AllPoints Realty
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Price$204,000
MLS Number 170362191
Opportunity to live and work in one building. Free Standing professional office or business building on busy Route 66 just outside of Willimantic. Excellent visibility! Plenty on-site parking. Handicap Access ramp. On the main floor (1260 square foot space) there are 5 spacious rooms, plus oversized entry room, full kitchen, and full bath- all nicely finished and featuring hard wood floors and central air. Additional ½ bath and three more rooms in walk-out finished lower level. Laundry hook-ups in lower level. Heated garage under. Large Storage shed attached to garage. There is a residential component to the commercial zoning for this property that allows for 800 sq. ft. to be used as residential. Great location less than 1 mile from Willimantic and approximately 3 miles from major intersection of Route 6 and Route 66. See the virtual tour by selecting the movie reel icon above. Owner is real estate agent in MA. Also see MLS #170377711.
Listed by Wendy McDonald of Century 21 AllPoints Realty
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Price$187,900
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MLS Number 170380622
Loads of opportunity and potential is this 6 room 4 bedroom cape. The first floor features a large eatin kitchen, livingroom with woodstove, two bedrooms, hardwood floors and a full bath. The second floor has two more bedrooms with front dormer windows. Step outside and you'll find an acre of land with plenty of privacy. Sit on the deck that overlooks the rear yard. Two car detached garage and a side porch complete this home. Take a look.
Listed by Scott A Bayne of Century 21 Bay-Mar Realty
Price$175,000
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MLS Number 170366670
Lovely 21 acre parcel , 2 frontages, possible subdivision, could be purchased along with MLS @
Listed by Mac A McCorrison of McCorrison DW Fish Real Estate
Price$119,900
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MLS Number 170359784
Commercial land on 9.87 acres. 50 foot frontage on busy Route 6, rear lot. Potential multi-use for commercial building or single family house.
Listed by Michael Calabro of Coldwell Banker Calabro
Price$74,900
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MLS Number 170370446
Recently cleared, graded and ready to build with natural stone formations and mature trees! Lightly wooded acreage in a rural, yet convenient location offers walking and riding trails nearby! Pond views and great southern exposure make this the perfect site for your dream home! Residents of Columbia enjoy lake privileges on crystal clear Columbia Lake, complete with public boat ramp and beach. Low town taxes are an enticement to live in this well planned community with easy access to highways and commuting, yet a private and serene, wooded setting.
Listed by Steve W Temple and Deborah A Temple of Re/Max Right Choice
Price$64,900
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MLS Number 170356413
Approved building lot in Columbia at a great price, quiet rural neighborhood. proposed site plan available. Private setting. Beautiful land!
Listed by Rick Nassiff of KW Legacy Partners
Price$785
MLS Number 170220410
6 MONTHS RENT FREE - One of the most sought-after commercial office buildings has immediate openings. Located on the corner of RT 87 and RT 66 with 12,000+ daily traffic count will give you the high visibility and exposure you're looking for. Units include a flexible floor plan, recently painted and newer carpets. These units are brightly lit with great natural light which lends itself to a very inviting atmosphere. Owner likes to keep it simple so electric and heat are included. All you pay is the monthly rent. Owner is flexible and can structure a lease to meet your needs.
Listed by Glenn Stavens of Aspen Realty Group
Price$750
MLS Number 170010357
Brand new construction! Located on busy rt 66, great visibility. Unit has private FULL BATH with shower.Owner left floor plan wide open for many options on build out. Owner very flexible on lease terms to help you get started. Minutes to Rt6, and down town Willimantic. This space is very flexible and many options.
Listed by Glenn Stavens of Aspen Realty Group
Price$450
MLS Number 170359592
6 MONTHS RENT FREE - One of the most sought-after commercial office buildings has immediate openings. Located on the corner of RT 87 and RT 66 with 12,000+ daily traffic count will give you the high visibility and exposure you're looking for. First floor unit with private entrance, recently painted and newer carpets. This unit is brightly lit with great natural light (with Sky Light) which lends itself to a very inviting atmosphere. Owner likes to keep it simple so electric and heat are included. All you pay is the monthly rent. Owner is flexible and can structure a lease to meet your needs.
Listed by Glenn Stavens of Aspen Realty Group
Price$400
MLS Number 170376426
Garage space for lease, 2-car garage - clear span - great for storage. Put your antique car or yoru summer toys in storage. Easy terms
Listed by Glenn Stavens of Aspen Realty Group
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