Hickory Woods Condos for Sale

Hickory Woods is a 39-unit townhouse condominium community in Stratford, CT. With fewer than 40 units total, it does not trade often. When a unit does come to market, it moves. Availability changes quickly here, and buyers who wait for a second look typically lose the unit. If you want to know what is currently listed or get advance notice of anything coming to market at Hickory Woods, contact The Engel Team directly. We track off-market movement and can alert you before a unit hits the public MLS.

Recently Sold at Hickory Woods

The MLS shows 21 verified sales at Hickory Woods. Closed prices ranged from $195,000 to $450,000. The median sale price across all recorded transactions is $334,600. Unit sizes ranged from 1,450 to 2,250 square feet, and the median price per square foot was approximately $200/SF.

The most recent sales tell a clear story of price compression at the top end. Unit 210, a 2-bed/3-bath at 1,600 square feet, closed at $420,000 in August 2024. Unit 302, also 2-bed/3-bath at 1,600 square feet, hit $450,000 in September 2023 — the highest recorded sale in the building. Both transactions were above the building’s long-run median, reflecting broader Stratford market appreciation through 2022 and 2023.

The table below shows recent verified MLS sales at Hickory Woods:

Unit	Date	Price	Bed/Bath	SqFt	HOA/mo	Tax/yr
210	08/29/2024	$420,000	2/3	1,600	$350	$6,256
206	07/31/2024	$360,000	1/2	1,450	$350	$5,369
208	11/01/2023	$345,000	2/3	1,600	$335	$6,118
302	09/01/2023	$450,000	2/3	1,600	$330	$6,649
203	07/07/2023	$380,000	2/2	1,450	$330	$6,022
209	01/18/2023	$370,000	2/3	1,600	$315	$6,013
201	08/31/2022	$360,000	1/2	1,450	$315	$5,538
303	08/22/2022	$366,000	2/3	2,200	$315	$6,129
205	08/15/2022	$334,600	2/4	2,200	$315	$6,049
302	06/10/2022	$340,000	2/3	1,600	$315	$6,123
307	05/06/2022	$292,000	1/2	2,250	$315	$5,285
403	05/04/2022	$345,000	2/3	1,450	$315	$5,877
306	10/18/2021	$292,500	2/2	2,050	$315	$5,606
107	09/21/2021	$323,000	2/3	1,600	$315	$5,937
104	06/25/2021	$320,000	2/3	1,600	$315	$6,138
405	08/17/2020	$269,900	2/3	1,450	$315	$5,824
404	01/02/2020	$250,000	2/3	1,600	$315	$6,578
204	11/25/2019	$242,350	2/3	1,600	$315	$6,388
	10/29/2019	$195,000	2/2	1,450	$315	$5,611
308	01/14/2019	$203,500	2/3	1,600	$300	$6,119
206	12/27/2018	$225,000	1/2	1,750	$300	$5,614

One pricing pattern worth noting: the 2-bed units with 2,200 square feet (units 303 and 205) did not consistently command a premium over the standard 1,600-square-foot 2-beds. Buyers should verify current unit condition and renovation status before drawing direct comparisons between specific units. Square footage alone does not predict price here.

About Hickory Woods

Hickory Woods is a small townhouse condominium community at 210 Hickory Woods in Stratford, CT. The complex was built in phases from 1987 to 1994, which means individual units can vary in finish and condition depending on when they were constructed and how they have been maintained since. With 39 units total, it is one of Stratford’s smaller condominium developments, which contributes to its low annual turnover and the limited number of active listings at any given time. The size of the community also means that association governance tends to be tighter and more straightforward than at larger complexes. For buyers considering Stratford CT real estate, Hickory Woods offers a townhouse ownership experience with lower per-unit density than most comparable developments in the area.

Homes and Layouts at Hickory Woods

Units at Hickory Woods are laid out as townhouses, meaning vertical multi-floor configurations rather than flat-style single-level condominiums. The complex offers 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. Square footage across verified sales ranged from 1,450 to 2,250 square feet, with 1,600 square feet appearing most frequently in the transaction record. Bath counts ranged from 2 to 4 depending on the unit. The vertical townhouse layout provides separation between living and sleeping floors, which gives these units more functional privacy than a single-level condominium of comparable size.

The size range across units is meaningful. A 1,450-square-foot 1-bed unit and a 2,250-square-foot 2-bed unit are structurally different ownership experiences, even within the same 39-unit community. Buyers should confirm exact square footage, room count, and floor plan during due diligence rather than relying on general building averages. Renovation variation between units is real here, particularly given the seven-year construction window from 1987 to 1994. Kitchens and baths in particular can differ substantially from unit to unit.

What Buyers Need to Know

The current HOA fee is $315 per month, though recent sales show fees as high as $350 per month for some units. Buyers should request the current fee schedule directly from the association and confirm whether the fee has been adjusted recently. The HOA fee covers standard community amenities and maintenance, but buyers should ask specifically what is and is not included before assuming full exterior coverage.

Property taxes across verified sales ranged from $5,285 to $6,649 per year, with most units landing between $5,800 and $6,300. Annual tax of $6,022 is consistent with the Stratford town median for this property type.

Because Hickory Woods was built between 1987 and 1994, the building systems in older units are now 30 or more years old. Buyers should ask the association for a current reserve fund study and review the history of special assessments. A thin reserve fund in a building of this age is a material risk. HVAC, roofing, siding, and common-area infrastructure all require funded reserves to avoid sudden assessment obligations for unit owners.

Resale performance at Hickory Woods has been consistent, with the building’s median sale price of $334,600 sitting meaningfully above the entry point of $195,000 recorded in 2019. That trajectory supports resale value for buyers purchasing at or below current median pricing. However, resale potential is sensitive to unit condition and finish level given the renovation variation across the building. A fully renovated 1,600-square-foot unit and an original-condition unit of the same size will not trade at the same price. Buyers should review the resale package carefully, including any transfer fees, owner-occupancy ratios, and association approval requirements for sales and rentals.

Rental rules and pet policies should be confirmed with the association directly. Neither has been independently verified and both affect resale eligibility for buyers who may want flexibility on use.

Buying or Selling at Hickory Woods

Pricing a unit at Hickory Woods requires unit-specific analysis, not just building averages. The $255,000 spread between the lowest and highest recorded sale reflects real differences in unit size, condition, and renovation level. A seller who prices from the high end without matching that condition will sit. A buyer who uses the median without adjusting for current unit quality will overpay or miss the mark on offer strategy.

The Engel Team handles Stratford CT condos at all price points. For sellers at Hickory Woods, we provide a unit-specific valuation that accounts for recent comparable sales, current condition, and where the market is sitting now. For buyers, we monitor the building for both listed and off-market activity and can prepare a competitive offer before a unit has been publicly available for 24 hours.

If you are evaluating Hickory Woods alongside other options in the area, browse current listings at Stratford CT homes for sale or reach out directly for a targeted conversation about this complex specifically. Low unit count means every transaction here is a meaningful data point. We know them all.