Hartford County home sales finished 2014 with 429 single-family contracts in December, representing an 8.1% increase over December of 2013. The final month of the year is consistently the least active, and this year was no exception, but the contract count was the highest yet in the real estate market’s continuing recovery. Activity in the Hartford County single-family market was down 1.6% for the whole year compared to 2013. Monthly contract counts were more erratic
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This fantastic West End 3-family is located across the street from the UConn Law School. Charming architecture, strong income and separate utilities make this a great property for an owner occupant or investment buyer. The first floor unit offers an updated kitchen and renovated full bathroom, 2 bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms and a powder room. The second floor unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and laundry in the unit. The third floor
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Welcome to a stately stucco Colonial in Hartford’s West End neighborhood. Enter into a formal foyer with turned staircase, hardwood floors, and detailed moldings. The living room features built-in book shelves, window seat, fireplace, and French doors to sun porch. A first floor office, or den, is right off the foyer opposite the living room. The oversized dining room with built-in hutch leads to the original butler’s pantry. A large kitchen with eat-in space completes
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Today is sort of messy, but we’re about to have a blast of real winter. The local forecast calls for lows close to zero on Wednesday night of this week. Highs on Thursday are only expected to make it up to the teens. That’s some seriously cold weather for Greater Hartford. Take a minute to make sure your home is ready. Check your heating oil level and call for a fill up if needed. Double
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Lots of houses in Greater Hartford have wells. But how many still have the old well? This photo was taken at a mid-1700s property. Although the well is boarded up, the equipment is still there. Just bring your own bucket and rope.
