Shakespeare Estates Condos for Sale

Shakespeare Estates is a 34-unit townhouse condominium community built in 2003 on Miranda in Stratford. With only 34 units, turnover here is limited. MLS records show 17 sales over a multi-year period, which averages out to well under two sales per year. When a unit comes available, it does not sit long, particularly at the lower end of the price range where competition is real. Verified active listings are not available at the time of writing. Availability changes quickly at a complex this size. Buyers who are tracking Shakespeare Estates should contact The Engel Team in Stratford directly to get ahead of new listings before they hit the public market.

Recently Sold at Shakespeare Estates

MLS records show 17 closed sales at Shakespeare Estates. Closed prices ranged from $200,000 to $390,000, with a median sale price of $229,000 across all recorded transactions. Unit sizes ranged from 1,094 to 2,232 square feet, and the median price per square foot came in at approximately $146/SF. The most recent sale, Unit 17 in April 2026, closed at $390,000 for a 3-bedroom, 4-bath unit at 2,232 square feet, a meaningful jump from the prior sale of that same unit in December 2020 at $251,000. That single unit gained roughly $139,000 in value over roughly five and a half years, which tells you something real about direction of travel at this complex.

The table below shows verified recent sales:

Unit	Date	Price	Bed/Bath	SqFt	HOA/mo	Tax/yr
17	04/23/2026	$390,000	3/4	2,232	$378	$6,292
9	09/17/2024	$273,000	3/3	1,406	$350	$4,682
7	06/12/2023	$285,000	2/4	1,502	$373	$5,986
6	01/20/2023	$260,000	3/4	1,786	$354	$5,986
29	03/25/2022	$250,000	2/2	1,166	$185	$4,194
32	03/10/2022	$229,000	2/2	1,166	$180	$4,189
27	01/13/2022	$205,000	3/1	1,094	$196	$4,180

The spread between the smallest and largest units is significant. The 1,094-square-foot Unit 27, which sold for $205,000 in January 2022, represents the entry point. The 2,232-square-foot Unit 17, the largest verified footprint in the complex, is the ceiling. Buyers who are comparing Shakespeare Estates to other Stratford CT condos should weigh price per square foot carefully. At $146/SF median, Shakespeare Estates has historically priced well below the broader Stratford town median of $427,500 across all property types, making it one of the more accessible townhouse condominium options in the market.

About Shakespeare Estates

Shakespeare Estates is a 34-unit townhouse-style condominium development located at 17 Miranda in Stratford, CT. The complex was built in 2003, which puts it in a generation of construction that typically features better soundproofing and more modern mechanical systems than the garden-style complexes that dominated Stratford’s condo inventory in the 1970s and 1980s. At 34 units, it is a small community. That scale matters. Smaller associations tend to have more direct owner involvement in governance, which can be a positive for maintenance responsiveness and a complicating factor for major capital decisions when owners disagree. The townhouse format, as opposed to a flat or mid-rise stack, means buyers are entering and exiting through their own front door, not a shared corridor.

Homes and Layouts at Shakespeare Estates

Units at Shakespeare Estates are offered in 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom configurations. Verified square footage across recorded sales ranges from 1,094 to 2,232 square feet, which is a wide range for a 34-unit complex. Bathroom counts in the sales record run from 1 full bath to 4 baths, suggesting meaningful variation in layout across the unit mix. The townhouse style means units are typically arranged vertically over multiple floors, with living areas on one level and bedrooms above or below. This format generally provides more separation between living and sleeping spaces than a flat-style condominium unit of equivalent square footage. Parking and outdoor space details are not verified in available data and should be confirmed directly with the association or a listing agent before making an offer.

What Buyers Need to Know

The baseline HOA fee at Shakespeare Estates is $344/month, but the sales record shows variation across units. Unit 17, which sold most recently in April 2026, carries a $378/month HOA fee. Unit 29, one of the smaller 2-bedroom units, recorded a fee of $185/month in 2022. That variation is unusual and buyers should ask the association directly whether fee differences reflect unit size, ownership history, or a fee structure change over time. Confirm the current fee for the specific unit you are buying, not the complex average.

Property taxes also vary by unit. The sales table shows a range from $4,180/year on the smaller end to $6,292/year on Unit 17. Budget accordingly based on the specific unit, not the complex-wide figure.

For a complex built in 2003, buyers should request a reserve fund study to confirm that the association has been funding reserves adequately. At 20-plus years of age, a well-maintained complex of this vintage should be approaching or completing its first cycle of major capital expenditures, including roof replacement, siding, and HVAC system updates. Ask whether any special assessments have been levied in the past five years and whether any are anticipated. Get the full resale package, including the most recent meeting minutes, the current operating budget, and the reserve fund balance. Resale packages for small associations sometimes reveal deferred maintenance that is not visible on a walkthrough.

Rental rules, pet policy, and owner-occupancy ratio are not verified in available data. These details matter to buyers using financing, because conventional lenders have minimum owner-occupancy thresholds for condominium projects. Confirm the current owner-occupancy ratio with the association before submitting a mortgage application.

Shakespeare Estates does not appear to be a waterfront property, so flood zone insurance considerations are not expected to be a primary concern, but buyers should confirm the property’s FEMA flood zone designation independently before closing.

Because units within the complex have sold across a wide price range, renovation variation between units is likely real. A $390,000 unit and a $205,000 unit in the same 34-unit complex are almost certainly in different conditions. Budget for a thorough inspection and compare finishes carefully before interpreting the sales table as a direct price guide for any specific unit.

Buying or Selling at Shakespeare Estates

With only 34 units and a sales pace of roughly one to two transactions per year, pricing a unit at Shakespeare Estates requires attention to the full sales history, not just the most recent comp. The $390,000 sale in April 2026 is the verified ceiling. Whether the next listing can approach that number depends on the unit’s size, condition, and layout relative to Unit 17. Sellers who price against the top of the range without matching the square footage or finish level will face resistance.

Buyers looking at Shakespeare Estates as an entry point into Stratford homes for sale should understand that the thin transaction volume makes automated valuation tools less reliable here than at a larger complex. Zestimates and similar tools struggle with small associations where sales happen infrequently and unit variation is significant.

The Engel Team tracks condo activity across Stratford and can provide a unit-specific valuation, off-market monitoring, and direct guidance on offer strategy when a unit becomes available. For sellers, the team can analyze which comparable sales within the complex best support your asking price and how to position the unit against competing inventory in the broader Stratford market. Reach out through The Engel Team’s Stratford real estate page to get started.

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