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Address
856 Prospect Avenue, Hartford, CT
Price
$ 790,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#24197135
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyHartford
- CityHartford
- NeighborhoodWest End
- Zip06105
- Style
- Year Built1901
- Taxes$ 17162
- Price$ 790,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage5870
- Lot Size0.68 Acres
Data Source:
Smart MLS
Property Description
This elegant, 6,000-square-foot residence in Hartford's prestigious West End is set on a generous 2/3-acre lot that provides exceptional outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying your privacy. Almost immediately adjacent to Overlook Park and historic Elizabeth Park, offering trails, basketball & tennis courts, a playground, a baseball diamond, beautiful pubic gardens, and a performance venue. The long circular driveway offers easy access and abundant parking, while the durable stucco exterior and solid mid-life roof present a well-maintained facade. Inside, refined hardwood floors, rich architectural trim, and expansive open rooms create an immediate sense of awe and prestige. The 1st floor consists of a nearly 600-square-foot living room, a serene 300-square-foot sunroom, a formal 320-square-foot dining room, a spacious eat-in kitchen with butler's pantry, a convenient laundry area paired with a powder room, and a private study complete with its own half-bath. The 2nd floor features 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, highlighted by a luxurious primary suite. The 3rd floor adds a 6th bedroom, a 4th full bath, flexible open space, and extra storage. The dry basement with a finished hobby room further expands the home's versatility. Ideally located with quick access to Routes 84, 44, 91, and 9, plus the amenities of both downtown Hartford and West Hartford just minutes away. This distinguished property invites you to experience its timeless charm firsthand.
| Elementary School | High School |
|---|---|
| Per Board of Ed Elementary School | Per Board of Ed High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed $790,000 |
General Features
| Zoning | N1-1 |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | West End |
| County | Hartford |
| Tax Year | July 2025-June 2026 |
| Property Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Status | Active |
| Acres | 0.68 |
| Directions | On Prospect Ave, about halfway between Asylum Ave and Fern St on the eastern side of the street. |
| High School | Per Board of Ed |
| City | Hartford |
| Elementary School | Per Board of Ed |
| Sq Ft Total | 5870 |
| DOM | 35 |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Style | Colonial |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
Interior Features
| Cooling System | Central Air |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 13 |
| Basement Description | Full,Partially Finished |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Public Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Level Lot |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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