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North End

North End

$276,010 Average Value
$164 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

North End offers rental options and transit access near Keney Park

Hartford ’s North End is a renter-friendly community with multifamily homes and a small section of single-family houses near the almost 700-acre Keney Park. Mom-and-pop restaurants and convenience stores are spread throughout the neighborhood, and residents here are close to amenities and events at Parker Memorial Community Center and the Barbour Street branch of the Hartford Public Library. The area is served by several CTtransit bus routes that connect it to downtown, located just 2 miles away, and to other parts of the city.

How much it costs to buy or rent in the North End

Most people in the North End rent their homes, which are usually units in Queen Anne and colonial-inspired properties from the early 1900s. “The North End has a lot of multifamily houses. I would say about 90% are multifamily, so the density is high,” says Claude Cousins, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices who’s sold homes in Hartford for over 23 years. Monthly rent prices generally range from around $1,500 to $2,300. Many include off-street parking, but you can also park on the street.

The median home sale price in North End is in the lower $200,000s, lower than Hartford’s overall median and that of the neighboring Hartford community, but higher than in Upper Albany or Clay Arsenal. Investors looking to buy a multifamily property can expect prices between the upper $200,000s and the upper $800,000s, depending on size and condition. If you’re looking for a single-family home, Cape Cod, ranch-style and colonial-inspired houses are most common in the neighborhood’s northeast. Prices for these range from the mid-$100,000s to the lower $300,000s.

Most homes in North End offer between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet of space.
Most homes in North End offer between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet of space.
Homes in North End are typically of wood frame constructions.
Homes in North End are typically of wood frame constructions.
The multifamily architecture reflects a prominent style that gained popularity in North End.
The multifamily architecture reflects a prominent style that gained popularity in North End.
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Families can choose a neighborhood, magnet or charter school

Kids here can attend Hartford Public Schools, a district that offers location-based neighborhood schools and application-based magnet schools. Families can also apply to suburban schools through the district’s open choice program. S.A.N.D. School is nearby for elementary grades, and Achievement First Hartford Academy is a highly rated public charter school for kindergarten through 12th grade.

Welcome to S.A.N.D. School.
Welcome to S.A.N.D. School.
Milner Middle School serves students in North End.
Milner Middle School serves students in North End.
Weaver High School is close to North End.
Weaver High School is close to North End.
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Accessible bus routes lead downtown in 30 minutes or less

Several CTtransit bus routes connect to Downtown Hartford, which is around 2 miles away. To get downtown, you can hop on:

  • Route 46, which stops along Vine Street
  • Route 44, which stops along Garden Street
  • Route 42, which stops along Barbour, Capen and Main Streets
  • Route 40, which stops along North Main Street

The commute downtown typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes on the bus. Route 92 on Tower Avenue connects to the Stop & Shop and Lowe’s Home Improvement on Cottage Grove Road. Albany Avenue is a major thoroughfare that is served by several other bus lines. Bike lanes and sidewalks make it easy to get around by bike or to walk around the neighborhood.

Grocery stores, restaurants and Keney Park are nearby amenities

Several restaurants are scattered throughout the neighborhood, and most are located along Main Street, like Sisters Restaurant and Dunn’s River Jamaican Restaurant. You can also find several convenience stores throughout the neighborhood and a Save A Lot grocery store on Main. "The small mom-and-pop stores tend to thrive because they have a lot of repeat business," Cousins says.

You can also find plenty to do in and near the community. Keney Park borders the area and features a golf course, a fishing pond and a playground, while Parker Memorial Community Center has basketball courts and an indoor pool. Nearby, the Meadows Music Theatre is a popular venue that hosts nationally known musicians.

Keney Park Golf Course offers an 18-hole layout that caters to golfers of various skill levels.
Keney Park Golf Course offers an 18-hole layout that caters to golfers of various skill levels.
Parker Memorial Community Center plays a significant role in fostering community spirit.
Parker Memorial Community Center plays a significant role in fostering community spirit.
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The community center and library create a tight-knit vibe

Amy Rio, who’s sold homes here for 39 years and is the broker-owner of Executive Real Estate, says the area has a “classic city vibe,” and Cousins says many of the area's residents have lived here for a long time. Parker Memorial Community Center hosts regular workshops to help connect residents with city resources, and the Barbour Street branch of the Hartford Public Library hosts events for kids and teens.

Remodeled and new homes are spurring community growth

Along with Albany Avenue to the south, North End is seeing new investment and growth. “A lot of people are coming in from New York and New Jersey and remodeling existing buildings to rent out,” Rio says. New housing is also being added to vacant or blighted lots. “The city has planted trees and repaved sidewalks and spent a lot of money beautifying along Albany, which has increased interest in the area,” Cousins says. “They also built a library, tore down some non-livable buildings and put pressure on the landlords to beautify properties.”

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Bradley International

31 min drive

Bus

Vine St & Keney Ter

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Main St & Opp Westland St

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Vine St & Opp Mental Health Ctr

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Vine St & Opp Rockville St

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Barbour St & Kensington St

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Tower Ave & Opp Barbour St

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Capen St & Main St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North End US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
889
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1943
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,396
Significantly below the national average
1,932
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,110
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
889
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
31
Median Rent
$1,700
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,675
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,700
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,750
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,750
Median Condo Rent
$1,600
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,390

Demographics

Total Population
11,025
Median Age
33
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$27,283
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$43,426

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.1%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walkability®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Transit®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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North End
Anthony Velez
VC Property Group, LLC
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