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$239,629$178 / 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 93How 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 $109,000 on Feb 19, 2004

281 CAPEN ST

HARTFORD, CT 06112
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,350 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$240K
$224K low$256K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$109,000 · Feb 19, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,781 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$54,831 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,778
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,053
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,382

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.19 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.minimal

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.Cape Cod
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
S.A.N.D. SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Fred D. Wish Museum SchoolD-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Global Communications AcadamyD+
High · Grades PK–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Hartford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06112These 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.103
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 100.67

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,100
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,694 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,358
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,171
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

281 Capen 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 less than 92% of homes in Capitol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Capitol County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Hartford 06112
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Hartford 06112
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Hartford 06112

What homes are worth in Hartford 06112

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

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$98K$368K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Hartford 06112.

How it measures up in Hartford 06112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hartford 06112.

Estimated value$239,629
CheaperTypical $264,925Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,350 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,972 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 281 Capen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNortheast / North EndHartford 06112Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,62955% of homes26% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17860% of homes36% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,350 ft²38% of homes29% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac75% of homes87% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than200393% of homes98% of homes93% of homes

About 281 Capen St

How much is 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT is $239,629 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $223,747 to $255,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT last sell?

281 Capen St, Hartford, CT last sold on Feb 19, 2004 for $109,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT?

281 Capen St, Hartford, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,350 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT built?

281 Capen St, Hartford, CT was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT?

281 Capen St, Hartford, CT is assigned to S.A.N.D. School (elementary), rated F; Fred D. Wish Museum School (middle), rated D-; Global Communications Acadamy (high), rated D+. All sit in Hartford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT compare to other homes in Hartford 06112?

Among the 3,761 homes in Hartford 06112, it is worth more than 26% of them ($239,629 against a typical $264,925), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($178 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,350 ft² against a typical 1,972 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2003 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 8% 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 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 Capen St, Hartford, CT was $3,781. The county assessed it at $54,831.

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