The feel of the town
Ansonia is a small, historic city along the Naugatuck River, with a downtown of 19th-century buildings and neighborhoods that climb the steep valley hills. It's mostly residential, with one- and two-family homes on modest lots and larger homes up on Hilltop.
Route 8 and the Ansonia train station connect it to the rest of the region.
What Ansonia is known for
- Historic Main Street architecture
- Good value and multi-family homes
- The Ansonia Nature Center
- Route 8 and train access
Landmarks and local favorites
- Ansonia Nature CenterFields, woods and trails on Hilltop
- Ansonia LibraryHistoric library on the National Register
- Ansonia Opera HouseBuilt in 1870
- Upper Main Street Historic DistrictHistoric downtown buildings
- David Humphreys HouseBuilt in 1698
- Quillinan ReservoirReservoir in the Reservoir neighborhood
Getting around
- Train: Ansonia station on the Waterbury Branch, connecting to the New Haven Line at Bridgeport.
- Car: Route 8 runs through the city.
Schools
Ansonia Public Schools serves the city, with Ansonia High School as its high school.
For current information, visit the Ansonia Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Value
- Multi-family investment opportunities
- Easy commuting on Route 8
- Historic homes and architecture