230 Farmington Ave Unit D8 · Hartford, CT 06105

$100,000

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 735 sqft · Condo · 11 Days on market

Built 1939 Fair condition $330/mo HOA · 20% of rent

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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 +27.9/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +9.9/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +4.2/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Schools +1.4/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Welcome to 232 Farmington Ave, Unit #D8 in Hartford! This spacious and well-appointed unit offers a great layout with generously sized bedrooms, perfect for comfortable living. Located directly on the bus line, this property provides easy access to public transportation. With energy-efficient thermopane windows, you'll enjoy comfort year-round. On-street parking is available, and you'll be just moments away from shopping, dining, and major highways. Whether you're looking for a convenient location or a cozy space to call home, this property is a fantastic opportunity!

Key facts

• On street parking
• $330 HOA
• Built 1939

Tags

• ON STREET PARKING
• SHOPPING DINING MAJOR HIGHWAYS

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Managed by off-site professional property management; Pets restricted
• HOA & community: Monthly HOA fee (association provides grounds maintenance, heat, and hot water)

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; No hot water indicated
• Home design: Condominium; Condo/Co-op for sale; End unit; Part of a 22-unit building/complex (Asylum Hill)
• Construction: Brick construction
• Exterior features: Brick exterior

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric range
• Bedrooms: 1 bedroom (single-level unit)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Steam heat (natural gas)
• Interior features: Full basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $100k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $307 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $100k).

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 fast (+6.7%/yr); 47 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 10d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,867 units permitted in Capitol Planning Region in 2024 (1,399 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,681/mo this rent would consume 48% of the median local household income ($42k/yr) (locally 2389% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $691 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.7% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 11 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1939 — 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 $100,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
2. Built in 1939 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 1.68% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.98%
• Cash-on-cash: 13.15%
• DSCR: 1.59
• GRM: 5.0

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.73% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 8.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.36×
• Total profit: $10,118
• Equity at exit: $14,910

10-year hold

• IRR: 21.7%
• Equity multiple: 3.28×
• Total profit: $63,915
• Equity at exit: $8,646

Cash invested: $28,000 (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 06105

• Home prices YoY: -25.6%
• Rents YoY: 6.7%
• Active inventory: 47
• Price-to-rent: 5.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,681 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$524
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$125 /mo · $1,500/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• HOA: −$330
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$353
• Net cashflow: $307

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,293

Max offer price $100,000

Occupancy floor 77%

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: $25,000
• Closing costs: $3,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 8 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
55 Trumbull St Hartford, CT	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1015	$1,280	$1.26	10d	8	1.01mi
1143 Main St Hartford, CT	3.0	1.0–2.0	962	$2,347	$2.44	2d	203	1.11mi
100 Wells St Hartford, CT	2.0	1.0–1.5	950	$1,840	$1.94	23d	1	1.12mi
1212 Main St Hartford, CT	2.0	1.0–2.0	766	$2,396	$3.13	2d	18	1.20mi
21 Temple St Hartford, CT	4.0	1.0–2.5	836	$1,189	$1.42	10d	8	1.21mi
250 Main St Hartford, CT	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	725	$1,800	$2.48	23d	4	1.26mi
20 Front St Hartford, CT	1.0	1.0	663	$2,135	$3.22	2d	15	1.32mi
1 Park Rd West Hartford, CT	2.0	1.0–2.0	913	$2,720	$2.98	3d	18	1.32mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $330 · $3,960/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $100,000 Active 11 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $100,000 Active 10 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $100,000 Active 9 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $100,000 Active 8 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $100,000 Active 6 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $100,000 Active 5 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $100,000 Active 3 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $100,000 Active 2 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   remarks 574-char remark
10. 2026-06-08
    listed $100,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ 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: $20,172
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,602
• − Property taxes: −$1,500
• − Insurance: −$500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,614
• − Management: −$1,614
• − HOA: −$3,960
• − Depreciation: −$2,909
• Taxable income: $2,474
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$594
• After-tax cash flow: $3,090/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 · 6 photos

Fair 45/100 Cosmetic rehab

This unit requires cosmetic renovations, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom, to significantly increase its value for resale or rental.

Repairs flagged

• Major kitchen cabinets — dated and in poor condition
• Major kitchen countertops — cluttered and in poor condition
• Major bathroom fixtures — dated and in fair condition

Value-add opportunities

• Both kitchen renovation — modernizing the kitchen would significantly increase both resale and rental value
• Both bathroom renovation — updating the bathroom would also boost both resale and rental value
• Both paint interior walls — fresh paint would improve the overall appearance and increase both resale and rental value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
kitchen cabinets · dated and in poor condition	Major	$15,000–50,000
kitchen countertops · cluttered and in poor condition	Major	$15,000–50,000
bathroom fixtures · dated and in fair condition	Major	$15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items		$45,000–150,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both kitchen renovation — modernizing the kitchen would significantly increase both resale and rental value ↑
• Both bathroom renovation — updating the bathroom would also boost both resale and rental value ↑
• Both paint interior walls — fresh paint would improve the overall appearance and increase both resale and rental 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): 19,174
• Household income: $41,937
• Rent vs Own: 80.7% rent · 19.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 2389.0

Population outlook (Capitol County) Hauer SSP2

• By 2040: 1,063,519

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.71)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 39% White 28% Hispanic / Latino 26% Two or more races 14% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 18% Cuban 1% Dominican 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Lithuanian 2% Estonian 1%
• Foreign-born: 20% · Canada, United Kingdom
• Languages at home: 74% English-only · Spanish 18% Other Indo-European 3% French/Haitian/Cajun 2%

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: ▼ -59.58%
• Current HPI: 173.3602
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.73%
• 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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• 2026-06-07 Listed $100,000 Smart MLS