West Hartford Revaluation 2011

It’s time for a property revaluation in West Hartford, something the state requires towns to do every five years. Revaluations can seem scary to homeowners, and are often associated with tax increases. Hopefully the discussion that follows will help prepare you for the process, so that you understand what is happening and how you may be impacted as a West Hartford homeowner. The Big Picture Connecticut towns generate a significant portion of their revenue from

17 Harwich Lane, West Hartford

Welcome to a bright, upgraded, end unit at the Tumblebrook Estates community. The first floor features a combination living room and dining room that opens to the kitchen. Hardwood floors, crown molding, fireplace, and French doors add to the character of the space. The oversized, eat-in kitchen has more than enough room for cooking and storage, with a breakfast area at the far end. A traditional foyer and updated powder room complete the level. Upstairs,

126 Warrenton Avenue, Hartford’s West End

Ornate detailing on the porch and exterior of 126 Warrenton Avenue offers a hint at the vintage architectural details that you’ll find inside this classic Victorian home. It offers 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 2,795 square feet. Natural woodwork is the outstanding feature as you enter the foyer. Pocket doors lead to the formal living room with a decorative fireplace. The living room opens to an oversized dining room with pocket doors, a fireplace

Playground Review: Elizabeth Park, Hartford

Welcome to the first of our new series of local playground reviews. For those just joining us, here is the initial idea. Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Slides Location: 180 Elizabeth Street in Hartford, at the north end of Oxford Street. (Note that 180 Elizabeth is not a real address, but seems to work on Google Maps) Hours: Dawn to Dusk The playground at Elizabeth Park is ideal for younger children, and also has

I Love Playgrounds!

All this rain has been a real downer – I’m not allowed to go to the park when it’s rainy. And I really like to go to the park. Ask anyone, they’ve probably heard me campaigning for an outing. I completely don’t understand the whole “no park in the rain” rule. I’m almost 2 for goodness sakes, I’m not going to melt! Alas, I am trapped inside. Rather than using this time to aimlessly color,