Barry Square
Neighborhood in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford County 06106, 06114
Neighborhood Reviews
Multi-family Colonial Revival homes with a few condos
Barry Square consists mainly of Colonial Revival homes that have been transformed into multi-family dwellings. Most two- or three-story homes will be converted into second- and third-floor apartment units. Multi-family housing begins around $199,000 for two units and reaches $675,000 for ten units. Single-family housing will sometimes consist of Colonial Revival twin homes, but Barry Square does also have Cape Cods, bungalows and Dutch Colonial homes beginning around $145,000 and reaching $360,000. There are also some condos available between $105,000 and $160,000. Homes tend to be closer together, with driveways on the side of the home leading to backyard garages. Some homes will have converted rooms out of second-story balconies, while other homes may have built out the attic to include more space. Front porches, both enclosed and unenclosed (as well as a few wrap-around), are common for multi-family homes, and trees in all stages of growth are found throughout the neighborhood.
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Greenspace outside the church and golf to the south
St. Augustine Church, at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Campfield Avenue, has a few green spaces around it that include a little free library and spots to contemplate nature with a short path. Four streets south of the neighborhood is Goodwin Park, a 237-acre park with spots for tennis, basketball and a playground for children. At the Goodwin Park Golf Course, beginner golfers can start on the 9 hole North Course before taking to the 18 hole Championship Course. With three ponds within the park, fishing is allowed, but residents can’t fish where they may be affected by golfers.A high school under renovation
Children can begin school at Michael D. Fox Elementary for kindergarten through fifth grade before moving to Alfred E. Burr Middle for sixth through eighth grade. The Bulkeley High School building is currently under renovation, so ninth and tenth grades attend a temporary south campus, while the eleventh and twelfth grades attend a temporary north campus. Bulkeley is expected to re-open in the fall of 2025. All three schools receive a C-minus from Niche.
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Bringing people together with clean-up days
“There are community day events for the people,” says Yennie. “We are trying to bring people together so they know who their neighbors are.” Two times a year Barry Square has a community clean-up, with residents, community police and fire departments, students from Trinity College and even folks from the probate court all assisting in the clean-up. National Night Out, meant to foster relationships between communities and local police officers, is held at Goodwin Park in August.
Bus lines weaving throughout and hospital to the north
Bus lines weave throughout the neighborhood, with Interstates 84 and 91 to the west and east respectively. For buses, the fare for an all-day pass is $3.50, while a 10-ride ticket costs $14.75. Day passes range between $8.75 for three days and $63 for a 31-day pass. Ticket prices include free transfers between local lines, as well as unlimited rides within the specified time limit of a ticket. The neighborhood is just south of the Hartford Hospital, and with sidewalks that cover all the roads, residents can walk for medical care if needed.Corner markets and restaurants throughout
Here, little may be the best word to describe the stores and restaurants scattered throughout the neighborhood. “We have a great little supermarket that is a great resource for us,” says Yennie. “There are little restaurants and a little ice cream place where people can go and sit together.” With no specific commercial area, Barry Square is dotted with corner markets and places to eat. A section of Trinity College is working to become the home to food trucks for college students and residents alike. The Koeppel Community Sports Center, an ice hockey rink for Trinity College, plans to be the home for the food trucks.
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Important to know
Portions of the Hartford Hospital Campus are located within the neighborhood, with the main hospital just across Retreat Avenue. Trinity College, a private Liberal Arts college, is located in the western portion of the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Guillermo Araujo
Guillermo Araujo
Five Stars Realty
(860) 791-3396
195 Total Sales
8 in Barry Square
$145K - $440K Price Range
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Raymond Malcolm
Raymond Malcolm
Cornerstone Homes Plus, Inc.
(959) 666-9478
99 Total Sales
1 in Barry Square
$102,500 Price
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Premchand Budhram
Premchand Budhram
Vision Real Estate
(860) 969-2310
59 Total Sales
1 in Barry Square
$290,000 Price
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Mark Mnich
Mark Mnich
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 385-8978
30 Total Sales
1 in Barry Square
$215,000 Price
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Joe Waters
Joe Waters
Responds QuicklyJW Realty Group LLC
(475) 263-4868
174 Total Sales
1 in Barry Square
$164,999 Price
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Ilka Torres
Ilka Torres
Torbello Real Estate Advisors
(959) 245-2393
193 Total Sales
6 in Barry Square
$98K - $396K Price Range
Schools
Source:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Batterson Park
Goodwin Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Golf
Bushnell Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Rocky Ridge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Bond Street Parkette
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Camp Field Memorial Grounds
- Multi-Purpose Field
Campfield Green
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/16/2014
Niche Review
not too many jobs, you have to look elsewhere for a descent paying employment
10/16/2014
Niche Review
we need more restaurants in the area
3/18/2015
Niche Review
Some qualities of the neighborhood would wouldn't allow these activities to occur regularly.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Barry Square | US |
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| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Barry Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barry Square, Hartford sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Barry Square, Hartford over the last 12 months is $227,499, up 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$220,000
Median Sale Price
$227,499
Median Single Family Sale Price
$277,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$199,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$125,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
42%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
714
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1924
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,870
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,131
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
953
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
716
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,300 per month
- Residences at Barry Square
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 601+ Sq Ft
- 299 Washington St
- Hartford, CT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,351
Median Age
30
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,076
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,842
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
54.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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