Why Live in Clay Arsenal
Clay Arsenal, located just north of Downtown Hartford, offers residents a vibrant urban lifestyle with many amenities. The neighborhood is divided by Main Street into Clay Hill and the Arsenal District, featuring Colonial Revival and Italianate duplexes, multifamily residences, and townhouses. Single-family detached homes are also available, typically built in the early 1900s or 1980s, with lot sizes ranging from 4,000 to 8,000 square feet. Residents have convenient access to numerous grocery stores like Save A Lot and D & D Supermarket, and dining options such as Island Fish Head & Jay’s Smoothie Bar, known for its seafood “rasta pasta,” and Aqui Me Quedo Restaurant II, which serves Puerto Rican cuisine. The neighborhood is within a 5-minute drive to Downtown Hartford, Hartford Union Station, and Interstates 84 and 91, with bus routes 40 and 42 providing public transportation. Clay Arsenal is surrounded by three large parks: Keney Park, Riverside Park, and Bushnell Park, offering recreational activities including playgrounds, golf, and festivals. Local attractions include the Xfinity Theatre and events like The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz. Organizations like Hartford Communities That Care are actively working to improve safety in the area.
Home Trends in Clay Arsenal, CT
On average, homes in Clay Arsenal, Hartford sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Clay Arsenal, Hartford over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$259,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$400,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$179,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$352,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%