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$568,746$232 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

281 N MAIN ST

WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,447 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.
1.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$569K
$516K low$621K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,208 (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.$250,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$250,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,203

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.1.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Bugbee SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Hall High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
King Philip Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: West Hartford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06117These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,931
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,383
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$187,623
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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 N Main 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 80% of homes in Capitol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in West Hartford 06117
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Capitol County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in West Hartford 06117
  • Among the oldest homes in West Hartford 06117

What homes are worth in West Hartford 06117

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

This home
$362K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in West Hartford 06117.

How it measures up in West Hartford 06117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Hartford 06117.

Estimated value$568,746
CheaperTypical $581,499Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$232
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,447 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,036 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size1.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 281 N Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Hartford 06117Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$568,74647% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2328% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than2,447 ft²67% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.13 ac89% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than1900almost no homes5% of homes

About 281 N Main St

How much is 281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT is $568,746 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $516,197 to $621,295. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT last sell?

281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT?

281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,447 square feet of living space and a 1.13-acre lot.

When was 281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT built?

281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT?

281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT is assigned to Bugbee School (elementary), rated A; Hall High School (high), rated A+; King Philip Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in West Hartford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT compare to other homes in West Hartford 06117?

Among the 5,168 homes in West Hartford 06117, it is worth more than 47% of them ($568,746 against a typical $581,499), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($232 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,447 ft² against a typical 2,036 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (1.13 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 80% 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 N Main St, West Hartford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 N Main St, West Hartford, CT was $11,208. The county assessed it at $250,290.

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