519 Fern St · West 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 98°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 D 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).
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- Cash flow +7.0/30.0
- Schools +5.6/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- 1% rule +2.8/10.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- DSCR +1.2/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$399,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome Home to 519 Fern St! This picturesque Cape Cod Style home exudes warmth and charm with timeless appeal. Perched upon a lovely lot flanked by classic stone walls, this sweet renovated home catches your eye the moment you walk up the stone steps that lead you in. Enter into a large bright living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a gorgeous wood burning fireplace and a neutral and fresh paint palette. You can easily enjoy one level living, as the eat in kitchen with new stainless appliances and new flooring, full bath and two generously sized bedrooms are all on the main level, Additionally, you'll appreciate the options the attached 3 season sunroom has. Upstairs is a third bedroom and possible expansion space for another bathroom. This little charmer has been freshly painted throughout the interior and exterior as well. All bedrooms have hardwood floors and ceiling fans. In the freshly painted basement, you'll find a laundry area as well as plenty of room for storage or even more possibility to finish. The attached garage with new garage door is right off the basement. In addition to the deck, there is a sizeable shaded yard to the side of the home where you can sit and relax! But when you want to enjoy the activities and vibrancy West Hartford has to offer, you are steps away from Fernridge Park, and an easy walk into the center of town. Such a great lifestyle to be enjoyed here at 519 Fern St. Could this be your new home? Come take a look and find out!
Key facts
- 8,712 sq ft lot
- Garage
- Built 1952
Property features AI
Exterior
- Parking: Attached under-house garage (1-car)
- Utilities: Public water connected; Public sewer connected; Natural gas
- Home design: Single-family home
- Construction: Frame construction; Wood siding; Concrete foundation; Asphalt shingle roof
- Exterior features: Deck; Full property fence
Interior
- Kitchen: Oven/Range; Refrigerator
- Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
- Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
- Heating & cooling: Hot water heating (natural gas); Ceiling fans; Tankless hot water
- Interior features: 5 total rooms; Full, unfinished basement; Attic
- Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Laundry on lower level
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $399k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-578 ($-7k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $297k (25.6% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $312k (21.9% below list).
- Recommended offer: $297k (25.6% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
- Cap rate 4.6% vs local median 3.3% in West Hartford — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 79/100 on livability (#27 in CT, #1,989 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, crime B+; Watch: amenities F, cost of living F.
- West Hartford School District (urban): math 56% / reading 67% proficiency, ranked #39 of 153 in CT (top 26%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 16% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
- Zoned schools: Bugbee School (math 77% / reading 82%, grade A, #22 of 553 statewide, top 4%, 371 students, 7% FRL); Hall High School (math 62% / reading 82%, grade B+, #14 of 194 statewide, top 8%, 1,408 students, 20% FRL) — zoned schools at 14% FRL track the district average.
- Zoned-school proficiency averages 76% at this address vs 62% district-wide (+14 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the West Hartford School District average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
- Market conditions: 87 active listings in the ZIP; 34 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 1,867 units permitted in Capitol Planning Region in 2024 (1,399 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
Negotiation context
- Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
- 2 sale attempts since 3y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1952 — 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
- What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
- Built in 1952 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- 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 for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.78% ✗
- Cap rate
- 4.56%
- Cash-on-cash
- -6.21%
- DSCR
- 0.72
- GRM
- 10.7
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $526,547
- List price
- $399,000
- Delta
- -24.22%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 N Main St | 0.26mi | 3/1.5 | 1,440 (+6%) | 8mo | $475,000 | $330 | 70 |
| 161 Brunswick Ave | 0.07mi | 2/1.5 (-1) | 1,395 (+2%) | 20mo | $500,000 | $358 | 69 |
| 1186 Trout Brook Dr | 0.62mi | 3/2.0 | 1,380 (+1%) | 0mo | $460,000 | $333 | 65 |
| 28 Argyle Ave | 0.37mi | 3/1.5 | 1,448 (+6%) | 12mo | $625,000 | $432 | 60 |
| 127 Montclair Dr | 0.65mi | 3/1.5 | 1,426 (+4%) | 1mo | $562,510 | $394 | 59 |
| 149 Walden St | 0.18mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,490 (+9%) | 15mo | $465,000 | $312 | 55 |
| 1 E Normandy Dr | 0.58mi | 3/2.0 | 1,500 (+10%) | 2mo | $450,000 | $300 | 51 |
| 548 Fern St | 0.14mi | 2/1.5 (-1) | 1,545 (+13%) | 20mo | $416,000 | $269 | 48 |
| 19 E Normandy Dr | 0.50mi | 3/2.0 | 1,469 (+8%) | 20mo | $390,000 | $265 | 44 |
| 646 Fern St | 0.61mi | 3/2.5 | 1,547 (+13%) | 0mo | $555,350 | $359 | 43 |
| 97 Robin Rd | 0.63mi | 3/1.5 | 1,536 (+12%) | 7mo | $600,000 | $391 | 42 |
| 126 Robin Rd | 0.64mi | 3/1.5 | 1,564 (+15%) | 8mo | $580,000 | $371 | 37 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -26.9%
- Equity multiple
- 0.09×
- Total profit
- $-101,232
- Equity at exit
- $59,492
- IRR
- -24.3%
- Equity multiple
- -0.21×
- Total profit
- $-134,638
- Equity at exit
- $34,498
Cash invested: $111,720 (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 06107
- Active inventory
- 87
- Price-to-rent
- 10.7×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $3,116 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,092
- Tax from tax record
- −$781 /mo · $9,367/yr
- Insurance
- −$166
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$654
- Net cashflow
- $-578
Break-even live
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
- $99,750
- Closing costs
- $11,970
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- 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.
Rent comps 34 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Whitman Ave West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1288 | $2,500 | $1.94 | 23d | 1 | 0.23mi |
| 25 Stanley St West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1400 | $3,200 | $2.29 | 23d | 1 | 0.50mi |
| 25 Stanley St West Hartford, CT | 2.0–3.0 | 2.0 | 1300 | $3,350 | $2.58 | 14d | 4 | 0.50mi |
| 920 Farmington Ave West Hartford, CT | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 900 | $4,505 | $5.01 | 44d | 14 | 0.57mi |
| 3 Grennan Rd Unit 4 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 994 | $2,000 | $2.01 | 16d | 1 | 0.57mi |
| 15 Dinah Rd Unit 219 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 2.0 | 900 | $3,850 | $4.28 | 21d | 1 | 0.64mi |
| 15 Dinah Rd Unit 317 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 2.0 | 938 | $3,840 | $4.09 | 44d | 1 | 0.64mi |
| 137 Dover Rd West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1450 | $2,500 | $1.72 | 44d | 1 | 0.67mi |
| 85 Memorial Rd #201 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1402 | $6,000 | $4.28 | 23d | 1 | 0.70mi |
| 85 Memorial Rd #205 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1228 | $5,200 | $4.23 | 23d | 1 | 0.70mi |
| 950 Trout Brook Dr West Hartford, CT | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.5 | 1071 | $6,070 | $5.67 | 44d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 883 Farmington Ave Unit 1 West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1145 | $2,900 | $2.53 | 44d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 85 Memorial Rd West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1315 | $5,750 | $4.37 | 44d | 2 | 0.72mi |
| 20 Outlook Ave West Hartford, CT | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0 | 1118 | $3,000 | $2.68 | 23d | 2 | 0.77mi |
| 20 Outlook Ave #102 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1231 | $3,000 | $2.44 | 3d | 1 | 0.78mi |
| 5 Bishop Rd #101 West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1408 | $3,300 | $2.34 | 12d | 1 | 0.80mi |
| 852 Farmington Ave West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1648 | $2,650 | $1.61 | 23d | 1 | 0.82mi |
| 9 Bretton Rd Unit 2 West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1600 | $2,450 | $1.53 | 44d | 1 | 0.83mi |
| 1699 Boulevard West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1140 | $2,500 | $2.19 | 44d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 843 Farmington Ave Unit 771-15 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 934 | $1,807 | $1.93 | 44d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 843 Farmington Ave West Hartford, CT | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0 | 842 | $2,000 | $2.38 | 1d | 8 | 0.87mi |
| 843 Farmington Ave Unit 773-A2 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 987 | $1,988 | $2.01 | 44d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 46 Cumberland Rd West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1740 | $3,900 | $2.24 | 44d | 1 | 0.94mi |
| 115 S Main St Unit B11 West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1057 | $2,750 | $2.60 | 44d | 1 | 0.96mi |
| 115 S Main St West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0–1.5 | 1028 | $2,750 | $2.67 | 44d | 3 | 0.97mi |
| 786 Farmington Ave Unit 3rd Floor West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1400 | $2,300 | $1.64 | 44d | 1 | 1.10mi |
| 89 Maplewood Ave Fl 1 West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1475 | $2,400 | $1.63 | 23d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 140 Flagg Rd Unit R West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 997 | $2,600 | $2.61 | 44d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 3 Arnoldale Rd West Hartford, CT | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0 | 1050 | $2,885 | $2.75 | 10d | 4 | 1.30mi |
| 12 Sherwood Rd West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1238 | $3,000 | $2.42 | 3d | 1 | 1.33mi |
| 91 Fennbrook Rd West Hartford, CT | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1436 | $3,600 | $2.51 | 44d | 1 | 1.41mi |
| 711 Farmington Ave West Hartford, CT | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–1.5 | 975 | $1,950 | $2.00 | 23d | 4 | 1.42mi |
| 225 Whiting Ln West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1400 | $1,850 | $1.32 | 23d | 1 | 1.45mi |
| 387 Quaker Ln S West Hartford, CT | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1050 | $2,400 | $2.29 | 44d | 1 | 1.49mi |
Listing history 10 events
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2026-05-06status Under Contract 1310-char remark
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2026-05-01$399,000 Active 1310-char remark
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2026-04-27historical $399,000 1310-char remark
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2023-07-03soldstatus $381,000
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2023-06-29status Under Contract 1487-char remark
Show marketing remark (1487 chars)
Welcome Home to 519 Fern St! This picturesque Cape Cod Style home exudes warmth and charm with timeless appeal. Perched upon a lovely lot flanked by classic stone walls, this sweet renovated home catches your eye the moment you walk up the stone steps that lead you in. Enter into a large bright living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a gorgeous wood burning fireplace and a neutral and fresh paint palette. You can easily enjoy one level living, as the eat in kitchen with new stainless appliances and new flooring, full bath and two generously sized bedrooms are all on the main level, Additionally, you'll appreciate the options the attached 3 season sunroom has. Upstairs is a third bedroom and possible expansion space for another bathroom. This little charmer has been freshly painted throughout the interior and exterior as well. All bedrooms have hardwood floors and ceiling fans. In the freshly painted basement, you'll find a laundry area as well as plenty of room for storage or even more possibility to finish. The attached garage with new garage door is right off the basement. In addition to the deck, there is a sizeable shaded yard to the side of the home where you can sit and relax! But when you want to enjoy the activities and vibrancy West Hartford has to offer, you are steps away from Fernridge Park, and an easy walk into the center of town. Such a great lifestyle to be enjoyed here at 519 Fern St. Could this be your new home? Come take a look and find out!
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2023-06-29soldstatus $381,000 Closed 1487-char remark
Show marketing remark (1487 chars)
Welcome Home to 519 Fern St! This picturesque Cape Cod Style home exudes warmth and charm with timeless appeal. Perched upon a lovely lot flanked by classic stone walls, this sweet renovated home catches your eye the moment you walk up the stone steps that lead you in. Enter into a large bright living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a gorgeous wood burning fireplace and a neutral and fresh paint palette. You can easily enjoy one level living, as the eat in kitchen with new stainless appliances and new flooring, full bath and two generously sized bedrooms are all on the main level, Additionally, you'll appreciate the options the attached 3 season sunroom has. Upstairs is a third bedroom and possible expansion space for another bathroom. This little charmer has been freshly painted throughout the interior and exterior as well. All bedrooms have hardwood floors and ceiling fans. In the freshly painted basement, you'll find a laundry area as well as plenty of room for storage or even more possibility to finish. The attached garage with new garage door is right off the basement. In addition to the deck, there is a sizeable shaded yard to the side of the home where you can sit and relax! But when you want to enjoy the activities and vibrancy West Hartford has to offer, you are steps away from Fernridge Park, and an easy walk into the center of town. Such a great lifestyle to be enjoyed here at 519 Fern St. Could this be your new home? Come take a look and find out!
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2023-05-30historical Under Contract - Continue to Show 1487-char remark
Show marketing remark (1487 chars)
Welcome Home to 519 Fern St! This picturesque Cape Cod Style home exudes warmth and charm with timeless appeal. Perched upon a lovely lot flanked by classic stone walls, this sweet renovated home catches your eye the moment you walk up the stone steps that lead you in. Enter into a large bright living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a gorgeous wood burning fireplace and a neutral and fresh paint palette. You can easily enjoy one level living, as the eat in kitchen with new stainless appliances and new flooring, full bath and two generously sized bedrooms are all on the main level, Additionally, you'll appreciate the options the attached 3 season sunroom has. Upstairs is a third bedroom and possible expansion space for another bathroom. This little charmer has been freshly painted throughout the interior and exterior as well. All bedrooms have hardwood floors and ceiling fans. In the freshly painted basement, you'll find a laundry area as well as plenty of room for storage or even more possibility to finish. The attached garage with new garage door is right off the basement. In addition to the deck, there is a sizeable shaded yard to the side of the home where you can sit and relax! But when you want to enjoy the activities and vibrancy West Hartford has to offer, you are steps away from Fernridge Park, and an easy walk into the center of town. Such a great lifestyle to be enjoyed here at 519 Fern St. Could this be your new home? Come take a look and find out!
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2023-05-24$329,000 Active 1487-char remark
Show marketing remark (1487 chars)
Welcome Home to 519 Fern St! This picturesque Cape Cod Style home exudes warmth and charm with timeless appeal. Perched upon a lovely lot flanked by classic stone walls, this sweet renovated home catches your eye the moment you walk up the stone steps that lead you in. Enter into a large bright living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a gorgeous wood burning fireplace and a neutral and fresh paint palette. You can easily enjoy one level living, as the eat in kitchen with new stainless appliances and new flooring, full bath and two generously sized bedrooms are all on the main level, Additionally, you'll appreciate the options the attached 3 season sunroom has. Upstairs is a third bedroom and possible expansion space for another bathroom. This little charmer has been freshly painted throughout the interior and exterior as well. All bedrooms have hardwood floors and ceiling fans. In the freshly painted basement, you'll find a laundry area as well as plenty of room for storage or even more possibility to finish. The attached garage with new garage door is right off the basement. In addition to the deck, there is a sizeable shaded yard to the side of the home where you can sit and relax! But when you want to enjoy the activities and vibrancy West Hartford has to offer, you are steps away from Fernridge Park, and an easy walk into the center of town. Such a great lifestyle to be enjoyed here at 519 Fern St. Could this be your new home? Come take a look and find out!
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1993-11-29soldstatus $112,000
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1987-07-01soldstatus $156,000
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast CT · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $9,367 · $781/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $9,367 · $781/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
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 ≥98°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
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $37,390
- − Mortgage interest
- −$22,350
- − Property taxes
- −$9,367
- − Insurance
- −$1,995
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,991
- − Management
- −$2,991
- − Depreciation
- −$11,607
- Taxable loss
- −$13,912
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$3,339
- After-tax cash flow
- $-3,594/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.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- West Hartford School District
- NCES district ID
- 0904920
- Math proficiency
- 56% ▼ -6.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 67% ▼ -5.00%
- Median HH income
- $85,173
- Composite
- 55.64/100
- National rank
- #1228
- State rank
- #39 of 153 in CT
Livability — West Hartford
- Score
- 79/100
- State rank
- #27
- US rank
- #1989
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- West Hartford, CT
- County
- Hartford County · 754,208 people
- City population
- 63,441
- Metro
- Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
- Population (ZIP)
- 19,891
- Household income
- $174,844
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 315.0
Population outlook (Capitol County) Hauer SSP2
- By 2040
- 1,063,519
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (79%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 79% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 7% Asian 6% Black 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Puerto Rican 3%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 6% Lithuanian 4% Scotch-Irish 2%
- Foreign-born
- 13% · Canada, China, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 84% English-only · Spanish 5% Other Indo-European 4% Other Asian/Pacific 3%
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
- ▼ -337.48%
- Current HPI
- 175.8458
- 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
+155.8% since first listed10 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-06 Pending — Smart MLS
- 2026-05-01 Listed $399,000 Smart MLS
- 2026-04-27 Coming Soon $399,000 Smart MLS
- 2023-07-03 Sold (Public Records) $381,000 Public Records
- 2023-06-29 Pending — Smart MLS
- 2023-06-29 Sold (MLS) $381,000 Smart MLS
- 2023-05-30 Contingent — Smart MLS
- 2023-05-24 Listed $329,000 Smart MLS
- 1993-11-29 Sold (Public Records) $112,000 Public Records
- 1987-07-01 Sold (Public Records) $156,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+3.1%/yrLatest (2025): $9,367 · +15.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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