Connecticut's Gold Coast
Newfield
Newfield stretches across western Stamford between High Ridge Road and the Greenwich border, organized along the Newfield Avenue corridor.
About Newfield
Newfield stretches across western Stamford between High Ridge Road and the Greenwich border, organized along the Newfield Avenue corridor. The neighborhood transitions from suburban colonials and ranches near its center to larger estate-style properties as lots expand toward Greenwich and the Mianus River. Sterling Farms Golf Course, a 144-acre public facility at 1349 Newfield Avenue, and Newfield Elementary School on Pepper Ridge Road anchor the community infrastructure.
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Country Living in Newfield
Newfield Avenue runs roughly north-south through the neighborhood, connecting the Merritt Parkway interchange at its northern end to the Newfield Green shopping center at 605 Newfield Avenue further south. That shopping center, along with scattered storefronts along the corridor, provides the area's commercial base - groceries, services, takeout. The real draw is not the retail. It is the residential fabric: tree-lined streets with colonials, ranches, and split-levels built from the 1950s through the 1970s, interspersed with older homes from the 1920s and 1930s that carry the original architectural detail.
The western edge of Newfield borders Greenwich, and the lots grow as you approach that line. Properties along Vine Road and the streets feeding toward the Mianus River sit on parcels of an acre or more. A colonial on 1.1 acres with park-like grounds is not unusual in this section. These larger properties push the upper end of Newfield's price range toward $1.2 million, while updated colonials on standard lots closer to Newfield Avenue trade between $600,000 and $850,000. Split-levels and ranches from the 1960s still appear below $600,000 when they need renovation, offering a project-ready entry point.
Newfield Elementary School serves roughly 540 students in grades K through 5 from its campus on Pepper Ridge Road. Sterling Farms Golf Course, originally a working dairy farm, spreads across 144 acres along Newfield Avenue and operates as one of Stamford's two municipal courses. The 18-hole layout is open to residents and draws golfers from across Fairfield County. Mianus River Park - a 391-acre preserve straddling the Stamford-Greenwich border - offers over 12 miles of trails along the river, through forest, and over glacial outcroppings. The Stamford trailhead at 71 Merriebrook Lane is minutes from Newfield's western streets.
The Merritt Parkway crosses above Newfield Avenue at the neighborhood's northern boundary, with an interchange that connects residents to Route 15 and the broader highway network. Downtown Stamford is approximately three miles southeast. The proximity to Greenwich - both the town border and Back Country road network - gives Newfield a geographic advantage that is reflected in lot sizes and property values on its western fringe. Families buying here get Stamford's tax base and school system with lot sizes that approach what Greenwich charges significantly more to deliver.
What Draws Buyers to Newfield
- •Sterling Farms Golf Course spans 144 acres at 1349 Newfield Avenue, operating as a premier municipal 18-hole layout
- •Mianus River Park offers 391 acres and over 12 miles of trails along the Stamford-Greenwich border
- •Western lots near Vine Road and the Greenwich line expand to one acre or more with estate-style grounds
- •Newfield Elementary School on Pepper Ridge Road serves approximately 540 students in grades K-5
- •Merritt Parkway interchange at Newfield Avenue provides direct regional highway access
Housing in Newfield
Newfield's housing stock spans several decades and scales. The core neighborhood along Newfield Avenue and its side streets contains colonials, ranches, and split-levels from the 1950s through the 1970s on lots of a quarter-acre to half an acre. Older homes from the 1920s and 1930s appear on certain blocks, adding architectural variety with original millwork and period detailing. The western portion of the neighborhood, closer to the Greenwich border and the Mianus River, transitions to larger properties. Lots of one to two acres are common along Vine Road and connecting streets, with colonials, expanded ranches, and occasional custom-built homes on wooded, landscaped parcels. Pricing reflects this east-to-west gradient. Updated homes on standard lots trade between $600,000 and $850,000. Properties on the larger western lots - particularly those with recent renovations and premium outdoor space - reach $1 million to $1.2 million. Unrenovated split-levels and smaller ranches can still be found below $600,000.
Real Estate in Newfield
Newfield's market is shaped by its dual identity: accessible suburban homes along the Newfield Avenue corridor and larger-lot properties near the Greenwich border that attract buyers seeking space without crossing into Greenwich's tax structure. The western parcels see competition from buyers who would otherwise look at lower Greenwich or North Stamford. Sterling Farms Golf Course and Mianus River Park contribute to the neighborhood's appeal for outdoor-oriented households. Transaction volume is moderate - the neighborhood does not turn over as rapidly as more urban sections of Stamford, as owners tend to stay longer on the larger lots. When properties above $900,000 list on the western side, they typically draw interest from both local move-up buyers and New York relocations seeking acreage within a reasonable commute.
Market Snapshot
Newfield Market Snapshot
Residential real estate trends for Newfield, Stamford, Connecticut.
Active Listings
12
18 under contract
Median List Price
$832,000
12 active listings
Median Closed Price
$943,000
68 sales
Median Days on Market
27
12 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$398
12 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
104.9%
68 sales
Based on 12 active listings and 68 closed sales (trailing 12 months). Source: SmartMLS · As of July 27, 2026.
-11.8%
Pricing Posture
current asking median vs trailing 12-month closed median in Newfield
68
Sales Activity
closed sales in Newfield over the trailing 12 months (+3.0% vs prior 12 mo)
2,192 sq ft
Typical Home Size
median size across the Newfield active sample
Homes for Sale in Newfield, Stamford
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Getting Around Newfield
Newfield Avenue connects the neighborhood to the Merritt Parkway interchange at its northern boundary and to central Stamford approximately three miles to the southeast. The Merritt Parkway (Route 15) provides east-west access across Fairfield County and connects to I-95 via multiple interchanges. The Stamford Transportation Center, offering Metro-North express service to Grand Central Terminal, is roughly a ten-minute drive from central Newfield. The Greenwich town line runs along the neighborhood's western edge, placing Back Country Greenwich and the lower Post Road corridor within a short drive. High Ridge Road (Route 137), accessible from the neighborhood's eastern side, connects to downtown Stamford, the Merritt, and North Stamford.
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