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$699,000

1981 Asylum Ave West Hartford, CT 06117

3 beds
2 full
2,668 sqft
0.3 acres
$262 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1981 Asylum Ave

Experience true single-level living in this charming 3-bedroom ranch. This home is ideally situated in a side-walked neighborhood between the cul de sac at the end of Asylum Avenue that leads to beautiful and public Westmoor Park and the Bugbee School sledding hill. All the living spaces are on one floor - including a welcoming living room with gas fireplace, bookshelves and remote control blinds. The dining room is perfect for entertaining and leads to the eat in kitchen. A bright all season sunroom with built ins overlooks the large, flat, private backyard and patio - ideal for relaxing and entertaining. Laundry and two car attached garage with EV charging are off the kitchen. The home has a primary bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms and another full bathroom with tub/shower combination. The lower level offers flexible space with Hardie board walls, luxury vinyl plank flooring, making this space a great spot for movie nights, a gym and storage. Additional improvements and features include: freshly painted exterior (June 2025), newer roof, newer windows, high efficiency gas boiler, ENELX EV charger and hardwood floors throughout. The location can't be beat as it is conveniently located near Bishops Corner, West Hartford Center and all the amenities living in West Hartford has to offer. This home checks every box...schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingHot Water
StatusComing Soon
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size2,668 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.33 Acres
Year built1956
ParkingAttached Garage
MLS #24106217
Attached garage2 spaces
ViewTrees/Woods
Active DateJuly 11, 2025

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Exterior: Sidewalk, Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • List Price: $699,000
  • Price/SqFt: $261
  • Annual Tax Amount: $11,819
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Wooded, Trees, Level
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Living Area: 2,668 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.33 Acres
  • MLS Number: 24106217
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (860) 231-2600
  • Office Email: leah.murchie@cbrealty.com
  • Listing Agent: Leah Murchie

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 06, 2011
Home Sold
$360,000
Jun 22, 2000
Home Sold
$225,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$279,090$11,819
2023$279,090$11,420
2022$279,090$11,353
2021$259,350$11,002
2020$250,040$10,452
2019$250,040$10,452

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Bugbee School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

1943 Asylum Ave

8

Norfeldt School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

35 Barksdale Rd

8

Braeburn School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

45 Braeburn Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $132,770. Typical income of West Hartford, CT residents is between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have masters degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

6%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
24%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

24%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Living in West Hartford, CT

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About 1981 Asylum Ave

The listing price of 1981 Asylum Ave property is $699,000.

The property 1981 Asylum Ave is a house located in West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117.

Coming Soon: 1981 Asylum Ave is Coming Soon. This listing has not previously been on the market, but will be on the market soon (no showings are allowed yet). A listing contract has been executed.

The nearby schools for 1981 Asylum Ave are: Bugbee School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Norfeldt School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Braeburn School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), King Philip Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Sedgwick Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Bristow Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hall High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), University High School of Science and Engineering (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Classical Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $11,819 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 6, 2011 for $360,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1981 Asylum Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1981 Asylum Ave is 2,668 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1981 Asylum Ave is 1956.

This home is located at 1981 Asylum Ave in West Hartford, CT and zip code 06117. This 2,668 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.33 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $699,000.

Over 57 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in West Hartford, CT. In the same period over 13 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in West Hartford, CT decreased by 6.1% between May and June 2025.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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