April Contracts: Four Digits

With 1,031 single-family contracts, April 2016 took over as the single most active month in the Hartford County real estate market since we began tracking contract data in 2009. The County is 21% ahead of last year’s deal pace. April was the first month in our data set in which the contract total reached four digits. June of 2015 was the previous leader, with 994 contracts. There have only been five months overall that broke

641 Broadview Ter, Hartford

This updated Colonial located in Hartford’s Behind the Rocks neighborhood is move in ready with refinished floors, fresh paint and plenty to offer its next owner. An enclosed front porch greets you and is a nice space for reading or enjoying your morning coffee. Inside you’ll see architectural touches such as natural woodwork, period moldings, and stained glass windows. The formal living and dining rooms are great for entertaining. On the first floor you’ll also

220 Oxford Street, Hartford’s West End

Bright, open and charming describe this cheerful West End Victorian. The home offers fantastic original woodwork with detailing, many built-ins and hardwood floors throughout. A front porch with both open and enclosed seating areas is the perfect place to enjoy the mature perennial garden beds which bloom throughout the spring and summer. Inside, a paneled foyer with bench seat welcomes your guests. The first floor has an open living room with stately fireplace and built-in

234 Broad Street, Old Wethersfield

234 Broad, Wethersfield

Steps from the historic Wethersfield Green in desirable Old Wethersfield, this 2-family would be a great owner-occupant or investor choice. The first floor unit has a charming front porch, open living room and dining room, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher and pantry, a full bathroom and one bedroom. Laundry is located in the basement for the first floor. Upstairs, the second unit encompasses the second and third floors. It features a mudroom space which opens to

343 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford

343 Fairfield Ave, Hartford

You’ll find an abundance of charm and functionality in this classic Tudor located in the Fairfield Avenue historic district. Stucco exterior and a slate roof honor past craftsmanship. Inside, an open foyer welcomes with a turned staircase. The formal living room showcases an oversized fireplace with original tile hearth. The room connects to a den with built-in bookshelves and the formal dining room. The remodeled kitchen has eat-in space and a pantry. A powder room