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$400,798$236 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $134,250 on Nov 1, 1994

279 FOREST ST

EAST HARTFORD, CT 06118
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,700 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$401K
$368K low$434K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,250 · Nov 1, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,288 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$180,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$135,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,399

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
East Hartford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Joseph O. Goodwin SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
East Hartford Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: East Hartford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06118These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,251
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,520 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,138
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,623
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

279 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in East Hartford 06118
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Capitol County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in East Hartford 06118
  • Newer than 90% of homes in East Hartford 06118

What homes are worth in East Hartford 06118

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$186K$472K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in East Hartford 06118.

How it measures up in East Hartford 06118

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Hartford 06118.

Estimated value$400,798
CheaperTypical $319,170Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$236
CheaperTypical $247Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,246 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 279 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Hartford 06118Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$400,79890% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23642% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,700 ft²83% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac64% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than197990% of homes70% of homes

About 279 Forest St

How much is 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT is $400,798 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $367,580 to $434,016. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT last sell?

279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT last sold on Nov 1, 1994 for $134,250, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT?

279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,700 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT built?

279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT?

279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT is assigned to East Hartford High School (high), rated D-; Joseph O. Goodwin School (elementary), rated B-; East Hartford Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in East Hartford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT compare to other homes in East Hartford 06118?

Among the 8,476 homes in East Hartford 06118, it is worth more than 90% of them ($400,798 against a typical $319,170), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($236 against a typical $247), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,700 ft² against a typical 1,246 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1979 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Forest St, East Hartford, CT was $8,288. The county assessed it at $180,570.

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