Preston

Shoreline, Connecticut

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Steeped in historical charm and a nautical past, Preston has earned its reputation as part of a major CT tourism region.

The town of Preston, situated in the Southeastern portion of Connecticut in New London County, encompasses 31.8 square miles. The semi-rural community borders Long Island Sound and is rich in scenic beauty, history, commerce, recreation and cultural attractions.

Incorporated in 1687 after acquiring land from the Mohegan tribe, Preston was named for the English city of Preston, Lancashire, by early colonists. It comprises three distinct villages: Preston City, Long Society and Poquetanuck. Preston City, the original town center which prospered in its early years when the town was a key supplier of agricultural products to ports on the Thames River, is one of four historic districts named to National Register of Historic Places. Buildings within its district include splendid examples of Federal, Georgian and Greek Revival architectural styles.

The town enjoyed its greatest economic prosperity, as reflected in the architecture of homes built by successful merchants and business owners, in the years between the Revolutionary War and around 1830. Today, Preston is a vibrant community that is part of a major Tourism Region featuring two nearby resort casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. Preston Riverwalk, at the intersection of Routes 2a and 12, provides direct frontage along the Thames River and is directly across from Mohegan Sun.

Those seeking outdoor recreation, will find no shortage of parks, playscapes, sports fields/courts, hiking and biking trails, competition horseshoe pits, a seasonal skating pond and water sports. Preston’s public school system includes the Preston Veterans’ Memorial School (pre-K to Grade 5) and the Preston Plains Middle School (Grades 6-8). High School students attend schools at nearby school districts, including Ledyard High School, Norwich Free Academy as well as several tech and magnet schools. Connecticut College, a private liberal arts college in New London, is within a 20-minute drive.

The town of Preston, situated in the Southeastern portion of Connecticut in New London County, encompasses 31.8 square miles. The semi-rural community borders Long Island Sound and is rich in scenic beauty, history, commerce, recreation and cultural attractions.

Incorporated in 1687 after acquiring land from the Mohegan tribe, Preston was named for the English city of Preston, Lancashire, by early colonists. It comprises three distinct villages: Preston City, Long Society and Poquetanuck. Preston City, the original town center which prospered in its early years when the town was a key supplier of agricultural products to ports on the Thames River, is one of four historic districts named to National Register of Historic Places. Buildings within its district include splendid examples of Federal, Georgian and Greek Revival architectural styles.

The town enjoyed its greatest economic prosperity, as reflected in the architecture of homes built by successful merchants and business owners, in the years between the Revolutionary War and around 1830. Today, Preston is a vibrant community that is part of a major Tourism Region featuring two nearby resort casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. Preston Riverwalk, at the intersection of Routes 2a and 12, provides direct frontage along the Thames River and is directly across from Mohegan Sun.

Those seeking outdoor recreation, will find no shortage of parks, playscapes, sports fields/courts, hiking and biking trails, competition horseshoe pits, a seasonal skating pond and water sports. Preston’s public school system includes the Preston Veterans’ Memorial School (pre-K to Grade 5) and the Preston Plains Middle School (Grades 6-8). High School students attend schools at nearby school districts, including Ledyard High School, Norwich Free Academy as well as several tech and magnet schools. Connecticut College, a private liberal arts college in New London, is within a 20-minute drive.

The town of Preston, situated in the Southeastern portion of Connecticut in New London County, encompasses 31.8 square miles. The semi-rural community borders Long Island Sound and is rich in scenic beauty, history, commerce, recreation and cultural attractions.

Incorporated in 1687 after acquiring land from the Mohegan tribe, Preston was named for the English city of Preston, Lancashire, by early colonists. It comprises three distinct villages: Preston City, Long Society and Poquetanuck. Preston City, the original town center which prospered in its early years when the town was a key supplier of agricultural products to ports on the Thames River, is one of four historic districts named to National Register of Historic Places. Buildings within its district include splendid examples of Federal, Georgian and Greek Revival architectural styles.

The town enjoyed its greatest economic prosperity, as reflected in the architecture of homes built by successful merchants and business owners, in the years between the Revolutionary War and around 1830. Today, Preston is a vibrant community that is part of a major Tourism Region featuring two nearby resort casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. Preston Riverwalk, at the intersection of Routes 2a and 12, provides direct frontage along the Thames River and is directly across from Mohegan Sun.

Those seeking outdoor recreation, will find no shortage of parks, playscapes, sports fields/courts, hiking and biking trails, competition horseshoe pits, a seasonal skating pond and water sports. Preston’s public school system includes the Preston Veterans’ Memorial School (pre-K to Grade 5) and the Preston Plains Middle School (Grades 6-8). High School students attend schools at nearby school districts, including Ledyard High School, Norwich Free Academy as well as several tech and magnet schools. Connecticut College, a private liberal arts college in New London, is within a 20-minute drive.

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57 Northwest Corner Road
Preston, CT $7,750,000

57 Northwest Corner Road

Preston, CT

$7,750,000
  • 9 Beds
  • 5/1 Baths
  • 9,784 Sqft
57 Northwest Corner Road
Preston, CT $7,750,000

57 Northwest Corner Road

Preston, CT

$7,750,000
  • 9,784 Sqft
39 Doolittle Road
Preston, CT $749,900

39 Doolittle Road

Preston, CT

$749,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2/1 Baths
  • 2,288 Sqft
5 Wheeler Farm Road
Preston, CT $599,000

5 Wheeler Farm Road

Preston, CT

$599,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2/1 Baths
  • 2,285 Sqft
72 Brickyard Road
Preston, CT $539,900

72 Brickyard Road

Preston, CT

$539,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,830 Sqft
376 Route 165
Preston, CT $519,900

376 Route 165

Preston, CT

$519,900
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 Sqft
23 Lewis Road
Preston, CT $474,900

23 Lewis Road

Preston, CT

$474,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,057 Sqft
381 Route 2
Preston, CT $459,000

381 Route 2

Preston, CT

$459,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,899 Sqft

Preston

Area Map

Preston is within Shoreline, Connecticut and borders Norwich, Griswold, North Stonington and Ledyard.

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Preston

Market Snapshot

Units Sold

June 2025

4 TOTAL UNITS

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Median Sales Price

June 2025 - Single Family Homes

$275K
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Percentage of Asking Price

June 2025 Single Family Homes

101%
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