90 Montowese Street, Hartford

This bright and sunny Colonial in the South End is located close to the Wethersfield line. Neutral decor, newly refinished hardwood floors and other recent updates make it move-in ready. The first floor has a formal living and dining room, nicely sized kitchen, remodeled half bathroom, and 3-season sunroom. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The home has a new roof, replacement windows, a level yard and a detached 1-car garage. 90

On the Food Pantry

Amy and I attended a meeting this morning at the Hartford Licenses and Inspections office. The meeting was about a food pantry being run at a church located at 870 Prospect Avenue in Hartford near Elizabeth Park. There was/is concern from some residents within the West End neighborhood that the food pantry shouldn’t be in that particular location. The meeting was moderated by representatives of various City departments, including Health, Licenses & Inspections and Zoning.

August Contracts: A Late Summer Breather

Hartford County Single Family Contracts in August 2013

Single-family contracts dropped to 694 for the month of August, which is a continued fall-off from the spring peak yet still outpacing the 2012 results. On a year-to-date basis the 2013 deal count is about 8% ahead of where we were in 2012 as of the end of August. From an agent’s point of view, the market felt quiet in August. Deals still came together, but the pace was noticeably slower than it had been

43 North Beacon, Hartford’s West End

A fantastic Scoville-designed home presents West End charm at its best. This Victorian has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained throughout the years. Original features abound with numerous stained glass windows, marble sinks, canvas ceilings, 4 fireplaces, and yellow ironspot brick exterior. The welcoming foyer is flanked by an office and the formal living room with fireplace. An oversized dining room features another fireplace and built-in hutch and is perfect for entertaining. The tastefully renovated

18 Robin Road, West Hartford

Blue Back Square and the Center are a short walk from this move-in ready condo. Hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings and architectural moldings provide classic 1920’s charm. The unit has a formal living room with a fireplace and an oversized formal dining room. A remodeled kitchen has eat-in space, as well as access to the back deck. Both bedrooms are generously sized and share the full bathroom. Laundry is located in the unit and there