It is centered at the intersection of Willard Avenue (Route 173) and West Hill Road in the northwestern part of the town, in the area generally just south of the Hartford city line.

Because the central area is now surrounded by incompatible modern structures, the architecturally significant areas of the neighborhood have been grouped into three clusters, each designated as a separate historic district, namely, Newington Junction South, North, and West Historic Districts.

It consists of nine contributing and two non-contributing properties over an area of 10 acres (4.0 ha).

The houses here include examples of Late Victorian, Colonial, Gothic Revival styles, showcasing architecture from the period 1800–1924.

The houses here include examples of Colonial Revival, Late Victorian, and Queen Anne styles, showcasing architecture from the period 1850–1949.