Welcome to Easton
Key Details
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Peaceful forest and farmland surroundings with plenty of visitors during fall and winter.
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THE LIFESTYLE
An outdoor lover's oasis for farming, gardening or recreation.
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UNEXPECTED APPEAL
A slew of events and small-town gathering spots bring neighbors together.
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THE MARKET
Competitive market with only single-family homes and strict zoning.
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YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
The wealth of farm-fresh products available right outside your door.
LOCATED IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT
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Easton:
Abundant under-the-radar charm
You'll feel like you've stepped into a Hallmark holiday special in serene Easton, where you'll find plenty of gorgeous open space but not a single train station, large store, multi-family dwelling or dinner restaurant. Once a small mill town, Easton boasts a web of lovely streams that wind through lush foliage to fill four picturesque reservoirs. Filled with nearly two dozen small farms and acres of protected land, this jewel of Fairfield County is much like it was when it was incorporated in 1845.
What to expect:
Peaceful farmland surroundings with plenty of visitors during fall and winter.
Residents come to Easton to embrace a relaxed, away-from-it-all lifestyle rooted in a deep appreciation for the land. Visitors are drawn to Easton, especially during fall and winter, for its pastoral beauty, changing leaves and a bounty of pumpkins, apples and Christmas trees. With no train station or business district of its own, commuters typically head to the nearby Fairfield Train Station while shoppers head to Fairfield or Trumbull.
The lifestyle:
An outdoor lover's oasis for farming, gardening or recreation.
To live in Easton is to feel a strong connection with nature. Residents take advantage of the local surroundings with hiking, biking and horseback riding. Birdwatchers and photographers will be drawn to the surrounding reservoirs and preserves, while golfers have several public and private courses to choose from.
Unexpected appeal:
Small-town gathering spots bring neighbors and newcomers together.
Easton townspeople gather and enjoy each other's company in well-loved local businesses, including Olde Bluebird Inn and charming Greiser's Coffee and Market, where they're greeted by name. The Easton Arts Council holds regular art and photo contests, and the Easton Fireman's Carnival held in late August has been a local favorite for over 80 years. An active community center, library and award-winning schools complete the friendly New England town.
The market:
Competitive market with only single-family homes and strict zoning.
A limited number of single-family homes keeps the Easton housing market strongly competitive. Strict zoning restrictions dictate one-acre lots in Lower Easton, while Upper Easton enforces three-acre zoning. Homes range from modest ranches and luxurious colonials to farm properties and large parcels available for new construction.
You'll fall in love with:
The wealth of farm-fresh products available right outside your door.
Experience exquisite farm-to-table dining in your own home thanks to the 20 local farms. At 103-year-old Silverman's Farm, the market is filled with fruits, vegetables, dairy, jams, jellies and condiments. Enjoy fresh milk, eggs and meat from Shaggy Coos Farms' honor system stand, or head to Sport Hill Farm for eggs, events and nearly a hundred varieties of non-GMO, sustainable produce.
