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Blue Hills is a neighborhood in Hartford, with a population of around 13,000.
Blue Hills, a place to pursue the American dream
Blue Hills offers homebuyers a diverse slate of single-family houses built primarily between the turn of the 20th century and the 1950s. Residents enjoy casual strolls down sidewalks that lead to local stores and authentic Caribbean restaurants. "Blue Hills is a place where people go to pursue the American dream," says Realtor Claude Cousins, Sr., who sells houses in the neighborhood with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. "A lot of recent immigrants live there." Cousins has worked as a realtor in Hartford for 23 years and lived in Blue Hills for a year when he first came to the United States in 1990. The University of Hartford's 350-acre main campus is located on the west side of Blue Hills. The private university serves about 5,700 students, and their presence instills the neighborhood with a youthful energy.
Early 20th century and mid-century houses
"Home prices in Blue Hills have changed in line with the typical growth rate in America," Cousins says. "But some properties have doubled in price in the last few years. There might be a few buyers who can't get into the market because of the higher prices, but the owners there have seen their net worths increase. It has helped the immigrant population build generational wealth." Homebuyers can purchase a 1950s ranch-style house for between $160,000 and $220,000. Assessors value 1920s Colonial Revival-style houses at between $250,000 and $300,000. The neighborhood's 1920s four-square homes sell for between $200,000 and $280,000. Farmhouse-style houses and saltboxes built in the 1910s are valued between $210,000 and $270,000. There are also several 1930s brick homes with Tudor features that sell for around $290,000.
Some of the larger homes on Blue Hills Avenue have been renovated into apartments or offices, but others remain as stately single family homes.
You can find multi-family homes in various styles and sizes throughout Blue Hills.
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Public schools within walking distance
Local children can walk to the Sarah J. Rawson Elementary School, which has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-minus Niche rating. Thirman L. Milner Middle School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-minus Niche rating. Teens often move on to Weaver High School, which serves roughly 625 students and has a C Niche rating. The Weaver Journalism & Media Communications Pathway trains students for jobs in media fields, including radio, television, print and online journalism and more. Some children attend kindergarten through eighth grade at Thelma Ellis Dickerson's Jumoke Academy, a tuition-free charter school.
Rawson School shares a modern building with M. L. King School.
Thirman L. Milner Middle School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-minus Niche rating.
Weaver High School is a comprehensive high school sharing a campus with Kinsella Magnet High School in Hartfords Blue Hills neighborhood
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Authentic Caribbean cuisine and more
There are multiple restaurants along Albany Avenue. Benjie's Jamaican Restaurant serves authentic Caribbean dishes like curried goat, jerk chicken and brown stew chicken. Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant serves dishes like escovitch fish, jerk pork and curried shrimp. "Golden Krust is very popular among locals," Cousins says. For a meal on the go, there is a McDonald's. Residents can walk to options on Blue Hills Avenue like Mr. Pizza House or Island Vibes, which also serves Caribbean cuisine. Also on Blue Hills Avenue, locals check items off their grocery lists at Carla's Supermarket. Nearby, Do It All Clothing specializes in casual wear. Residents drive about 5 miles southwest to Bishop's Corner to shop at retailers like Marshalls and Target and to pick up prescriptions at Walgreens.
You will find a mix of dining options that cater to different tastes in Blue Hills.
Carla's Supermarket is a grocery store providing a variety of products to meet everyday needs.
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Greenspaces within walking distance
Parents walk their children to Joseph V. Cronin Park, which has a playground, a splash zone, a football field, a soccer field and two basketball courts. Directly to Blue Hills' east, the 693-acre Keney Park has miles of paved walking paths shaded by old oaks. The park also has an 18-hole golf course and a cricket field.
Keney Park Golf Course has a rich history and is one of the public golf courses in Hartford.
Summer is more fun at Waverly Field with their sprinkle park.
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Mark Twain's house, a children's museum and performance venues
Residents gather annually at Hartford's riverfront for The Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival. The event encourages visitors to celebrate and learn about the cultures of the English, French, Spanish and Indo-Caribbean islands while consuming their dishes and listening to various musical genres, including reggae, soca, salsa, calypso, jazz and much more. People travel 3 ½ miles south to the Mark Twain House & Museum to see the American High Gothic style home where Samuel Langhorne Clemens composed classic works like the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Children take educational workshops at The Children's Museum, about 5 miles southwest. The University of Hartford's performing arts conservatory, the Hartt School, stages plays at the campus’ Lincoln Theater. Local thespians also perform shows at the venue. Blue Hills is a short trip from the Xfinity Theatre, a 30,000-person-capacity venue that hosts musicians like 21 Savage, Hank Williams Jr. and Janet Jackson. Residents catch new film releases at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas. The Caribbean American Society of Hartford promotes and organizes cultural events and receptions throughout the year.
University of Hartford offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in CT.
Bushnell Park is an active park that residents and visitors love to visit near Blue Hills.
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Public Transit is easy in Blue Hills with Busses running from Downtown Hartford to Bloomfield every few minutes.
Getting around Blue Hills and Hartford
CT Transit operates bus stops throughout the community, including on Cornwall Street, Blue Hills Avenue and Tower Avenue. Residents drive 6 ½ miles south via Interstate 91 to Hartford's downtown. Folks drive 13 miles north to reach Bradley International Airport via Interstate 91. Most Blue Hills streets are lined with sidewalks. Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital and Burgdorf Health Center are both within the neighborhood.
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Although the city of Hartford, CT overall does not have the best reputation, I've had nothing but pleasant experiences in my neighborhood & the surrounding areas I've ventured into.
4.0Niche User
4/23/2016Niche Review
Compared to other parts in Hartford, the area that I live in is actually safe. There has only been one crime that has occurred...which took place last year but other than that, it is a pretty safe area
4.0Niche User
1/23/2015Niche Review
Most of the stores in this area are family owned and services are great. Due to the diverse population, it is very easy to find what you need and what you didn't know you needed. You can get anything you need within walking distance, but there are also stores that have larger selections that are only a few minutes drive.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Blue Hills
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Blue Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blue Hills, CT sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Blue Hills, CT over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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