Duplex
34 Adams St · Hartford, CT
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $829 – $1,539
Heat risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 97°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 16 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 27.0%
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 4 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +26.3/30.0
- ARV discount +11.5/15.0
- Appreciation +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +9.0/10.0
- 1% rule +7.0/10.0
- Livability +3.8/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.2/5.0
- Schools +1.4/10.0
$449,900
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to 34-36 Adams Street! Built in 1922, this well-maintained multifamily offers 3,073 sq ft across two main units, plus a finished attic and basement that provide valuable additional living space. With a full bathroom on every level, the layout is both practical and versatile. The property features gas heat, newer furnaces, updated water heaters, and a roof less than 12 years old, delivering comfort and efficiency for years to come. The finished attic and basement function as separate living areas with their own bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms-creating strong income potential. Essentially creating a four-family in a two-family foot print. Pride of ownership shines throughout, complemented by excellent curb appeal and a rear garage. The home is being conveyed with appliances and a security system with cameras for added convenience and peace of mind. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a property that blends historic character, modern updates, and exceptional versatility in a family-friendly setting. Schedule your private Tour Today !
Key facts
- Finished attic
- Newer furnaces
- Gas heat
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2 × 5-bed/2.0-bath units multifamily listed at $450k. Condition is rated fair.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($14k/yr) — positive. Per door: $584/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $450k).
- Recommended offer: $396k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 76/100 on livability (#58 in CT, #3,553 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools D-, crime F, employment F.
- Hartford School District (urban): math 13% / reading 21% proficiency, ranked #150 of 153 in CT (top 98%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 84% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: 47 active listings in the ZIP; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,867 units permitted in Capitol Planning Region in 2024 (1,399 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $5,414/mo this rent would consume 146% of the median local household income ($44k/yr) (locally 1466% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $48k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $45k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
- At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $126k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
- By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$77k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 122 days — a 12% lower offer ($396k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1922 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 122 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
- Built in 1922 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
- Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.20% ✓
- Cap rate
- 9.41%
- Cash-on-cash
- 11.13%
- DSCR
- 1.50
- GRM
- 6.9
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $493,877
- List price
- $449,900
- Delta
- -8.90%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 8 within 2.0 mi
Projected returns pro-forma
10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 32.4%
- Equity multiple
- 3.54×
- Total profit
- $319,493
- Equity at exit
- $405,306
- IRR
- 28.0%
- Equity multiple
- 8.01×
- Total profit
- $882,523
- Equity at exit
- $874,057
Cash invested: $125,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 27 Tenant-Leaning
- State Connecticut
- 27 Tenant-Leaning · D+7
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 06112
- Home prices YoY
- 4.9%
- Active inventory
- 47
- Price-to-rent
- 13.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $5,414 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,359
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$562 /mo · $6,748/yr
- Insurance
- −$187
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,137
- Net cashflow
- $1,168
Break-even live
2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× units | 5 | 2 | $5,414 |
| #1 | 5 | 2 | $2,707 |
| #2 | 5 | 2 | $2,707 |
| Total (2 units) | $5,414 | ||
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $112,475
- Closing costs
- $13,497
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Listing history 17 events
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2026-06-18days on market $449,900 Active 122 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $449,900 Active 121 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $449,900 Active 120 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $449,900 Active 119 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $449,900 Active 117 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $449,900 Active 116 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $449,900 Active 114 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $449,900 Active 113 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $449,900 Active 112 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $449,900 Active 111 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $449,900 Active 108 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $449,900 Active 107 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $449,900 Active 106 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $449,900 Active 105 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $449,900 Active 104 DOM
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2026-05-01price $449,900 1060-char remark
Show marketing remark (1060 chars)
Welcome to 34-36 Adams Street! Built in 1922, this well-maintained multifamily offers 3,073 sq ft across two main units, plus a finished attic and basement that provide valuable additional living space. With a full bathroom on every level, the layout is both practical and versatile. The property features gas heat, newer furnaces, updated water heaters, and a roof less than 12 years old, delivering comfort and efficiency for years to come. The finished attic and basement function as separate living areas with their own bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms-creating strong income potential. Essentially creating a four-family in a two-family foot print. Pride of ownership shines throughout, complemented by excellent curb appeal and a rear garage. The home is being conveyed with appliances and a security system with cameras for added convenience and peace of mind. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a property that blends historic character, modern updates, and exceptional versatility in a family-friendly setting. Schedule your private Tour Today !
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2026-02-16$468,000 Active 1060-char remark
Show marketing remark (1060 chars)
Welcome to 34-36 Adams Street! Built in 1922, this well-maintained multifamily offers 3,073 sq ft across two main units, plus a finished attic and basement that provide valuable additional living space. With a full bathroom on every level, the layout is both practical and versatile. The property features gas heat, newer furnaces, updated water heaters, and a roof less than 12 years old, delivering comfort and efficiency for years to come. The finished attic and basement function as separate living areas with their own bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms-creating strong income potential. Essentially creating a four-family in a two-family foot print. Pride of ownership shines throughout, complemented by excellent curb appeal and a rear garage. The home is being conveyed with appliances and a security system with cameras for added convenience and peace of mind. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a property that blends historic character, modern updates, and exceptional versatility in a family-friendly setting. Schedule your private Tour Today !
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $64,968
- − Mortgage interest
- −$25,201
- − Property taxes
- −$6,748
- − Insurance
- −$2,250
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$5,197
- − Management
- −$5,197
- − Depreciation
- −$13,088
- Taxable income
- $7,286
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,749
- After-tax cash flow
- $12,266/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Condition & rehab AI · 13 photos
This property requires moderate renovations to update the kitchen, bathrooms, and interior walls, but the roof and HVAC systems are in good condition. The property has good potential for increased value with these updates.
Repairs flagged
- Major Kitchen cabinets and appliances — The kitchen is cluttered and needs new cabinets and appliances to improve functionality and aesthetics.
- Major Bathroom fixtures and tile — The bathrooms are outdated and need new fixtures and tile to improve functionality and aesthetics.
- Major Interior walls and paint — The interior walls and paint show signs of wear and need repainting to improve the overall appearance.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Updating kitchen cabinets and appliances — Updating the kitchen will improve both the resale and rental value by making the space more modern and functional.
- Both Updating bathroom fixtures and tile — Updating the bathrooms will improve both the resale and rental value by making the space more modern and functional.
- Both Repainting interior walls — Repainting the interior walls will improve both the resale and rental value by making the space more modern and functional.
Renovation cost estimate screening
| Repair item | Severity | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets and appliances · The kitchen is cluttered and needs new cabinets and appliances to improve functionality and aesthetics. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Bathroom fixtures and tile · The bathrooms are outdated and need new fixtures and tile to improve functionality and aesthetics. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Interior walls and paint · The interior walls and paint show signs of wear and need repainting to improve the overall appearance. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Total estimated repair cost · 3 items | $45,000–150,000 |
Value-add ROI direction
- Both Updating kitchen cabinets and appliances — Updating the kitchen will improve both the resale and rental value by making the space more modern and functional. ↑
- Both Updating bathroom fixtures and tile — Updating the bathrooms will improve both the resale and rental value by making the space more modern and functional. ↑
- Both Repainting interior walls — Repainting the interior walls will improve both the resale and rental value by making the space more modern and functional. ↑
ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Hartford School District
- NCES district ID
- 0901920
- Math proficiency
- 13% ▼ -5.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 21% ▼ -6.00%
- Median HH income
- $30,521
- Composite
- 13.54/100
- National rank
- #9514
- State rank
- #150 of 153 in CT
Livability — Hartford
- Score
- 76/100
- State rank
- #58
- US rank
- #3553
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Hartford, CT
- County
- Hartford County · 754,208 people
- City population
- 121,162
- Metro
- Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
- Population (ZIP)
- 22,333
- Household income
- $44,460
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1466.0
Population outlook (Capitol County) Hauer SSP2
- By 2040
- 1,063,519
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly Black (68%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 68% Hispanic / Latino 19% White 9% Two or more races 6%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Puerto Rican 15% Dominican 1%
- Common ancestry
- Hispanic 2%
- Foreign-born
- 26% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 81% English-only · Spanish 14% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Other Indo-European 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Capitol
- 2024 margin
- Strong D (+21.9) · D 60.1% · R 38.2% · Other 1.7%
- All cycles
- 2024: D+21.9
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▲ 14.58%
- Current HPI
- 310.7763
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 1.06%
- F500 in state
- 38
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CT)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery | 4 | $38B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $71B |
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| Financial Services | 2 | $25B |
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| Transportation / Logistics | 2 | $18B |
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| Healthcare | 1 | $247B |
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| Telecommunications | 1 | $55B |
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Price history
-3.9% since first listed2 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-01 Price Changed $449,900 Smart MLS
- 2026-02-16 Listed $468,000 Smart MLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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