210 Hillside Ave · Hartford, CT 06106

$424,900

6 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,429 sqft · MultiFamily · 48 Days on market

Built 1929 Fair condition 6,098 sqft lot $175/sqft · 23% below area Est $550k · 23% under

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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 +20.6/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +6.6/10.0
• Appreciation +5.7/10.0
• 1% rule +5.4/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +3.1/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Schools +1.4/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

ATTENTION INVESTORS & OWNER-OCCUPANTS! Welcome To 210-212 Hillside Ave Hartford, A Spacious And Well Maintained 2-Family Investment Property Located On The Hartford/West Hartford Line. This Property Is Perfect For Strong Rental Income Or Living In One Unit While Renting The Other. Each Unit Has 1,214 SF, Offering 3 Generous Size Bedrooms, Newly Remodeled Kitchens With Granite Countertops, Updated Tiled Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Vinyl Windows, Major Upgrades Include New Roof (2026), Gas Boilers (2023 & 2017), Water Heaters (2023), And Electrical Breaker Panels. Long Term Tenants Pay Their Own Utilities And Currently Below Market Rent With Upside Potential To Increase

Key facts

• Vinyl windows
• Granite countertops
• Hardwood floors

Tags

• 2 FAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTY
• NEWLY REMODELED KITCHENS
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• UPDATED TILED BATHROOMS
• HARDWOOD FLOORS
• VINYL WINDOWS

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Nearby amenities include basketball court, commuter bus, medical facilities, playground/tot lot, public recreation facilities, and shopping/mall
• Financial info: Assessed value listed

Exterior

• Parking: Detached garage; 2-car garage; Driveway parking (additional spaces); Total of 6 parking spaces
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Natural gas hot water (40-gallon tank)
• Home design: Multi-family (2-family) property
• Construction: Frame construction; Vinyl siding; Asphalt shingle roof; Concrete foundation; Built as multi-family (living area ~2429 sq ft per public record)
• Exterior features: Level lot; Paved driveway; Paved parking areas; Off-street parking

Interior

• Bedrooms: 6 bedrooms total
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Hot water heating; Natural gas heating
• Interior features: Full, unfinished basement; 10 total rooms; Multi-family property with 2 units

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 3-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $425k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $570 ($7k/yr) — positive. Per door: $285/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $425k).
• Recommended offer: $412k (3.0% 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: Rents rising (+2.4%/yr); 62 active listings in the ZIP; 1,867 units permitted in Capitol Planning Region in 2024 (1,399 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $4,438/mo this rent would consume 115% of the median local household income ($46k/yr) (locally 3400% 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 $9k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $6k appreciation (1.4% local appreciation)).
• At projected returns (1.4% appreciation + 2.4% rent growth), your $119k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 4, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$31k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 48 days — a 3% lower offer ($412k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1929 — 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.

Recommended offer $412,153 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 48 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
5. Built in 1929 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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: 1.04% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.90%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.75%
• DSCR: 1.26
• GRM: 8.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $549,905
• List price: $424,900
• Delta: -22.73%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 2.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

1.38% appreciation · 2.37% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 8.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.41×
• Total profit: $49,355
• Equity at exit: $153,413

10-year hold

• IRR: 11.4%
• Equity multiple: 2.41×
• Total profit: $168,258
• Equity at exit: $210,500

Cash invested: $118,972 (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

Strong tenant statutes; rent commissions in some towns; courts slow especially in cities.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 06106

• Home prices YoY: 0.4%
• Rents YoY: 2.4%
• Active inventory: 62
• Price-to-rent: 16.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,438 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,228
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$531 /mo · $6,374/yr
• Insurance: −$177
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$932
• Net cashflow: $570

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,717

Max offer price $424,900

Occupancy floor 82%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $863	-5% $716	+0% $570	+5% $423	+10% $276
Rent	-10% $219	-5% $394	+0% $570	+5% $745	+10% $920
Rate	-1.0pp $784	-0.5pp $678	base $570	+0.5pp $460	+1.0pp $348

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	3	1	$4,438
Total (2 units)			$4,438

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: $106,225
• Closing costs: $12,747
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $424,900 Active 48 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $424,900 Active 47 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $424,900 Active 46 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $424,900 Active 45 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $424,900 Active 43 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $424,900 Active 42 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $424,900 Active 40 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $424,900 Active 39 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $424,900 Active 38 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $424,900 Active 37 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $424,900 Active 34 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $424,900 Active 33 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $424,900 Active 32 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $424,900 Active 31 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $424,900 Active 30 DOM
16. 2026-05-01
    listed $424,900 Active 1034-char remark

ⓘ 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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $53,256
• − Mortgage interest: −$23,801
• − Property taxes: −$6,374
• − Insurance: −$2,124
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,260
• − Management: −$4,260
• − Depreciation: −$12,361
• Taxable income: $75
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$18
• After-tax cash flow: $6,818/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 · 12 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This 2-family investment property requires moderate repairs and maintenance to improve its condition and value. Key areas for improvement include exterior siding, interior paint, and landscaping. Upgrades in these areas would significantly enhance the property's curb appeal and overall value.

Repairs flagged

• Minor exterior siding — Lightly weathered
• Minor interior paint — Some wear
• Minor landscaping — Basic landscaping

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint interior walls and trim — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
• Both Replace exterior siding — New siding improves curb appeal and durability
• Both Landscaping upgrade — Enhanced landscaping increases curb appeal and property value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
exterior siding · Lightly weathered	Minor	$500–3,000
interior paint · Some wear	Minor	$500–3,000
landscaping · Basic landscaping	Minor	$500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items		$1,500–9,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint interior walls and trim — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Replace exterior siding — New siding improves curb appeal and durability ↑
• Both Landscaping upgrade — Enhanced landscaping increases curb appeal and property value ↑

ⓘ 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

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A- Crime F Employment F Housing B Health & safety A+ User ratings F

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): 36,322
• Household income: $46,304
• Rent vs Own: 76.7% rent · 23.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 3400.0

Population outlook (Capitol County) Hauer SSP2

• By 2040: 1,063,519

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 60% Two or more races 25% Black 18% White 15% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 42% Dominican 6%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Russian 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 20% · Canada, Jamaica, China
• Languages at home: 46% English-only · Spanish 47% Other Indo-European 3% Other Asian/Pacific 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: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 1.38%
• Current HPI: 314.0899
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.37%
• 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
▸Insurance	3	$71B
▸Financial Services	2	$25B
▸Transportation / Logistics	2	$18B
▸Healthcare	1	$247B
▸Telecommunications	1	$55B

Price history

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• 2026-05-01 Listed $424,900 Smart MLS