Clay Arsenal
Neighborhood in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford County 06112, 06120
Neighborhood Reviews
Single-family and multi-family homes
Main Street splits the neighborhood into two sections. Clay Hill is on the west side, named after its clayey soil, and the Arsenal District is on the east, named after the armory which once stood in the area. Hence, the name Clay Arsenal. Most residences can be found in Clay Hill. Colonial Revival and Italianate duplexes and multifamily residences are common, along with townhouses. Single-family detached Colonial Revival homes occasionally enter the market as well. Most residences were constructed either in the early 1900s or 1980s Lots are typically between 4,000 and 8,000 square feet, with chain-link fences and sidewalks out front. Single-family homes range from $140,000 to $275,000, while multi-family ones fetch between $250,000 and $400,000.
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Parks, parks, parks
Clay Arsenal residents are roughly between three sprawling green spaces. Keney Park is one of the largest public parks in New England, featuring a splash pad, playgrounds and a golf course which was rated by Golfweek as the best one in the entire state. There’s also Riverside Park. “In the summer, they have festivals with food and vendors. There’s also a boat ramp down there,” says Norm Hamilton, a Realtor with NextHome who has been selling houses in the area for 18 years. The park also features a paved trail which follows the Connecticut River and leads to downtown attractions like The Connecticut Science Center. And right downtown, locals will find Bushnell Park, the country’s first publicly funded park, which notably features a 1914 carousel. There are also a few smaller parks within the neighborhood’s boundaries such as Dominick Delucco Park, which offers playgrounds and basketball courts.Education in Clay Arsenal
Students can attend a variety of magnet or non-magnet schools, potentially starting off at Wish Museum School from pre-K to fifth grade before moving up to Milner School through eighth grade and finishing up at Capital Preparatory Magnet School. Wish Museum School and Milner School receive C-minus ratings from Niche, while Capital Preparatory School earns a C. The curriculum at Wish Museum School is heavily museum-based, and students are encouraged to express themselves artistically, clubs at the school including a sewing club, media club and drum line.
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Nearby concerts and performances
Locals can enjoy musical concerts and more at the Xfinity Theatre just east of the neighborhood. Events in Downtown Hartford include The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz.
Cars, trains and buses
Most residents are about a 5-minute drive to Downtown Hartford, Hartford Union Station and Interstates 84 and 91. Bus routes that go through Clay Arsenal include lines 40 and 42.A taste of the Caribbean
Residents are within walking distance to a plethora of supermarkets and smaller grocery stores, such as Save A Lot and D & D Supermarket. Readers of the CT Post ranked Island Fish Head & Jay’s Smoothie Bar as the best Jamaican restaurant in the entire state. The establishment is especially known for their seafood “rasta pasta.” Along with Jamaican restaurants, Hartford is also known for its Puerto Rican eateries, and Clay Arsenal is no exception. Alcapurrias, guisados and other Puerto Rican staples can be enjoyed at Aqui Me Quedo Restaurant II.
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Crime prevention
Clay Arsenal scores an overall 8 on the CAP Index, with a 10 in homicide. But groups like Hartford Communities That Care (HCTC) are stepping up to the plate to make the neighborhood, and the entire city, a safer place for all. Among other services, HCTC offers a free summer camp for children ages five to 13 with a focus on social-emotional learning.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Americo Galarza
Americo Galarza
eXp Realty
(475) 285-6665
38 Total Sales
1 in Clay Arsenal
$350,000 Price
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Patrick Farley
Patrick Farley
Statewide Premier Prop. LLC
(860) 259-4044
87 Total Sales
1 in Clay Arsenal
$350,000 Price
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Alyssa McMahon
Alyssa McMahon
Real Broker CT, LLC
(860) 544-2390
48 Total Sales
1 in Clay Arsenal
$250,000 Price
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Ilka Torres
Ilka Torres
Torbello Real Estate Advisors
(959) 245-2393
193 Total Sales
2 in Clay Arsenal
$150K - $269K Price Range
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Tonya Beamon
Tonya Beamon
S Young Realty & Associates LL
(860) 544-5942
19 Total Sales
1 in Clay Arsenal
$30,000 Price
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Marta Lisowska Realtor KW
Marta Lisowska Realtor KW
KW Legacy Partners
(860) 773-4369
76 Total Sales
1 in Clay Arsenal
$299,925 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Riverside Park
Sigourney Square Park
Bushnell Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Lozada Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Dominick Delucco Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Willie Ware Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Community Center
Bellvue Square Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Brackett Park & Parker Community Center
- Tennis
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/23/2015
Niche Review
the food places here are the best there are places that are even open 24/7 that allows you to eat and drink as you please.
2/23/2015
Niche Review
spring, summer and fall are very nice here. we have some of the best and worst winter depending on the rest of the year
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Clay Arsenal | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Clay Arsenal Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clay Arsenal, Hartford sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Clay Arsenal, Hartford over the last 12 months is $247,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$239,900
Median Sale Price
$247,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$237,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$172
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
243
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,407
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,977
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
790
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,875
Median Age
31
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,918
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,002
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1%
% Population in Labor Force
51.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 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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