Upper Albany
Neighborhood in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford County 06112
Neighborhood Reviews
Vintage Colonial Revival and Queen Anne homes
Many of the neighborhood’s homes are a part of the Upper Albany Historic District. What was previously farmland was developed into stylish housing for the city’s growing number of businessmen and professionals from the 1890s to the 1920s. Most homes follow Colonial Revival and Queen Anne architectural styles, or a mix of both. Decorated pediments, towers, wraparound porches, Tuscan columns and second-floor balconies are common features of Upper Albany’s exquisite houses. Most are three-story and offer between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet of space. Move-in-ready homes start around $250,000, going all the way up to about $450,000 for a freshly renovated, multi-family home.
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Parks and museums
Keney Park has an entrance just off Greenfield Street. Spanning nearly 700 acres, Keney is one of the largest public parks in New England. “They intentionally left a green area when they were building,” Hamilton says. In 2022, Golfweek named the park’s golf course the best in Connecticut. Other amenities include a splash pad, playgrounds, tennis courts and the Pond House, which is available as a rental banquet hall and meeting space. Booklovers will want to visit The Mark Twain House & Museum and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, which are both only a 5-minute drive to the south.Public schools, magnet schools and a university
Pre-K through fifth grade students can attend West Middle School before moving up to Thomas Milner School for sixth grade through eighth grade. Students can finish up at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, though the school enrolls Pre-K through eighth grade students as well. Thomas Milner School receives a C-minus rating from Niche, while West Middle and Capital Prep receive C ratings. At Capital Prep, high school seniors must successfully a complete a “social justice project” in which they identify a problem facing their community, develop an action plan and present their findings to academic and community leaders. Through the Open Choice program, Upper Albany students can attend public schools in suburbs. The University of Hartford is to the northwest of the neighborhood.
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Events in Downtown Hartford
Downtown Hartford offers several large annual events, such as The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz and the Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival.
Getting around Hartford, by car or by bus
Downtown Hartford is easily accessible via Albany Avenue, which also serves as US Route 44. From there, residents can hop on Interstates 84 and 91. Most homes are within a 5-minute drive of St. Francis Hospital. Several bus routes pass through the neighborhood, such as 54, which goes to the industrial parks along Blue Hills Avenue, and 56, which goes to Bloomfield.Shopping and dining in Upper Albany
Multiple shops and restaurants can be found along Albany Avenue, like Crossroads Supermarket and Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant, a Jamaican-influenced eatery famous for its beef patties. There’s also a larger Bravo Supermarket just off Woodland Street. For more West Indian cuisine, residents agree the curried goat at Benjie’s Jamaican is top notch.
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Neighbors supporting neighbors
Upper Albany scores a 9 on the CAP Index Crime Score for homicide, compared to the national average of 4. To counter violent crime, groups like the Upper Albany Neighborhood Collaborative (UANC) are doing their part to bring residents together and build solidarity. Initiatives include tax assistance, through the organization’s partnership with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program; community awareness meetings; and voter registration. The neighborhood is also home to the Artists Collective, where youths can take visual and performing arts classes.
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Alexander Breuhan
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michael Kusy
Michael Kusy
Evermark Property Group
(860) 792-4113
138 Total Sales
1 in Upper Albany
$655,000 Price
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Jason Kemp
Jason Kemp
Five Stars Realty
(860) 370-3052
84 Total Sales
5 in Upper Albany
$220K - $500K Price Range
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Raymond Malcolm
Raymond Malcolm
Cornerstone Homes Plus, Inc.
(959) 666-9478
99 Total Sales
8 in Upper Albany
$40K - $443K Price Range
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Wayne Stapleton
Wayne Stapleton
eXp Realty
(860) 560-1897
68 Total Sales
2 in Upper Albany
$260K - $270K Price Range
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Premchand Budhram
Premchand Budhram
Vision Real Estate
(860) 969-2310
59 Total Sales
2 in Upper Albany
$125K - $279K Price Range
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Cindy Gaioni
Cindy Gaioni
KW Legacy Partners
(860) 351-3952
204 Total Sales
1 in Upper Albany
$245,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Batterson Park
Riverside Park
Sigourney Square Park
Keney Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
Elizabeth Park
Bushnell Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Lozada Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Dominick Delucco Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Aaron Fein Square
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/24/2014
Niche Review
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Upper Albany | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Upper Albany Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Albany, Hartford sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Albany, Hartford over the last 12 months is $122,499, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$125,000
Median Sale Price
$122,499
Median Single Family Sale Price
$235,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$85,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$99,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$118
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
425
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,823
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,451
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,051
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,500 per month
- 204-206 Magnolia Street, 1L
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 705 Sq Ft
- 204-206-206 Magnolia St
- Hartford, CT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,041
Median Age
37
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,481
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,518
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.6%
% Population in Labor Force
58%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53
/ 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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