856 Prospect Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06105
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4 | 2
- SqFt
- 5,870
- Acres
- 0.68
- Year Built
- 1901
- Neighborhood
- West End
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
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.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Hartford
- Neighborhood
- West End
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1901
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4 full · 2 half
- Living Area
- 5,870 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.68 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 12 total
- Property Taxes
- $17,162 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Hartford Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
29
48 under contract
Median List Price
$323,300
29 active listings
Median Closed Price
$295,000
181 sales
Median Days on Market
23
29 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$187
29 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
102.3%
181 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$790,000
vs $323,300 median
2.4× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$135
vs $187 median
27.8% below median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 23 days median
23 days fresher than median
Based on 29 active and 181 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Hartford. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 6, 2026.
Location
856 Prospect Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 30, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,061
- Property Taxes$1,430
- Insurance$263
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Hartford
- Neighborhood
- West End
- County
- Hartford
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1901
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 5,870 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Radiator
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 4
- Appliances
- Gas RangeRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullPartially Finished
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.68 acres
- Zoning
- N1-1
- Garage / Parking
- 12 total parking spacesPavedOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Lot Description
- Level Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $17,162 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24197135
- MLS Status
- Active
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