165 Harold St · Hartford, CT 06112

$289,000

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 1 Days on market

Built 1924 5,662 sqft lot Est $281k · at est.

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Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +17.1/30.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +6.2/15.0
• DSCR +5.3/10.0
• 1% rule +4.7/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.4/10.0

Listing remarks

Welcome to 165 Harold Street, a well-maintained single-family home offering comfort, convenience, and value. This inviting property features a functional layout with spacious living areas, abundant natural light, and ample room for everyday living. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, public transportation, and major highways, providing easy access to local amenities and commuting routes. The property offers a generous yard, off-street parking, and plenty of potential to make it your own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or seeking an investment opportunity, this Hartford home is one you won't want to miss.

Key facts

• Generous yard
• Functional layout
• Off-street parking

Tags

• FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT
• SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS
• ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT
• GENEROUS YARD
• OFF-STREET PARKING
• EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Property listed for sale

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water connected; Public sewer connected
• Home design: Single-family home
• Construction: Frame construction; Asphalt shingle roof; No foundation listed
• Exterior features: Level lot; Vinyl and aluminum siding

Interior

• Kitchen: Oven/Range; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Hot air heating (oil)
• Interior features: 6 total rooms; Partial, unfinished basement
• Laundry & utility: Oil-fired hot air heating; Domestic hot water; Fuel tank located in basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $289k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $203 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $279k (3.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $279k (3.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

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; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,867 units permitted in Capitol Planning Region in 2024 (1,399 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $2,790/mo this rent would consume 75% 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 $31k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $29k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $81k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$50k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1924 — 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 $279,040 (3.4% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1924 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 0.97% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.14%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.01%
• DSCR: 1.13
• GRM: 8.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $280,800
• Comps found: 3

Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
14 Brookline Ave	0.40mi	3/1.0	1,267 (-12%)	13mo	$247,000	$195	49
34 Gilbert Ave	0.61mi	3/2.0	1,267 (-12%)	8mo	$275,000	$217	43
104 Boothbay St	0.74mi	4/1.5 (+1)	1,567 (+9%)	11mo	$240,000	$153	37

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 26.5%
• Equity multiple: 3.11×
• Total profit: $170,368
• Equity at exit: $260,354

10-year hold

• IRR: 23.2%
• Equity multiple: 7.08×
• Total profit: $491,629
• Equity at exit: $561,463

Cash invested: $80,920 (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 06112

• Home prices YoY: 4.9%
• Active inventory: 47
• Price-to-rent: 8.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,790 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,516
• Tax from tax record: −$366 /mo · $4,386/yr
• Insurance: −$120
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$586
• Net cashflow: $203

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,533

Max offer price $289,000

Occupancy floor 88%

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: $72,250
• Closing costs: $8,670
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
42 Alderwood Dr West Hartford, CT	3.0	1.5	1470	$3,300	$2.24	11d	1	0.97mi
38 Portage Rd West Hartford, CT	4.0	3.0	1842	$3,950	$2.14	1d	1	1.12mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-18
   status $289,000 Under Contract 1 DOM
2. 2026-06-16
   remarks 647-char remark
3. 2026-06-16
   listed $289,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CT · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $4,386 · $366/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $5,285 · $440/mo
• Expected delta: +$899/yr (+$75/mo · 20.5%)

ⓘ 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 ≥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: $33,485
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,188
• − Property taxes: −$4,386
• − Insurance: −$1,445
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,679
• − Management: −$2,679
• − Depreciation: −$8,407
• Taxable loss: −$2,300
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$552
• After-tax cash flow: $2,987/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: 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): 22,333
• Household income: $44,460
• Rent vs Own: 60.4% rent · 39.6% 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: —

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
▸Insurance	3	$71B
▸Financial Services	2	$25B
▸Transportation / Logistics	2	$18B
▸Healthcare	1	$247B
▸Telecommunications	1	$55B

Price history

1 event — show timeline

• 2026-06-16 Listed $289,000 Smart MLS

Property tax history

+3.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,386 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.