291 Fern Street
West Hartford, Connecticut 06119
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 | 1
- SqFt
- 1,526
- Acres
- 0.23
- Year Built
- 1942
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Welcome to 291 Fern Street, a meticulously maintained West Hartford home offering comfort, character, and thoughtful updates throughout. The first floor features a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room with charming corner hutch, and a light-filled kitchen with stainless steel appliances overlooking the rear deck and level backyard. A year-round sunroom off the rear of the home provides a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the seasons, while a convenient powder room completes the main level. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. Highlights include replacement windows throughout, newer roof, updated gas heat and hot water, three mini-split systems, and a one-car attached garage. Outside, the large deck and spacious, level backyard create an ideal setting for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A truly well-cared-for home ready to welcome its next owners.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- West Hartford
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1942
- Days on Market
- 47 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 1,526 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage
- Property Taxes
- $8,874 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The West Hartford Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
50
71 under contract
Median List Price
$599,900
50 active listings
Median Closed Price
$555,175
566 sales
Median Days on Market
30
50 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$260
50 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
107.0%
566 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$449,900
vs $599,900 median
25.0% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$295
vs $260 median
13.5% above median
Days on Market
47 days
vs 30 days median
17 days longer than median
Based on 50 active and 566 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in West Hartford. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 25, 2026.
Location
291 Fern Street, West Hartford, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 22, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,472
- Property Taxes$740
- Insurance$150
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- West Hartford
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Hartford
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1942
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,526 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Whiting Lane
- High
- Hall
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Split System
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- Full
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Zoning
- R-10
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage spaceAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Aluminum
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- Professionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $8,874 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 47
- MLS #
- 24205222
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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Data last updated on 10/25/2026 at 8:15 PM UTC.