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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $130,000 on Aug 14, 1998

489 PROSPECT AVE

WEST HARTFORD, CT 06105
9
Beds
3
Baths
4,560 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
18
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Aug 14, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,837 (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.$309,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$269,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$309,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$216,307

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
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(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.

E
Whiting Lane SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Bristow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Hall High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: West Hartford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06105These 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.120
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 100.61

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.19,282
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,318 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,382
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,856
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

489 Prospect Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Capitol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Hartford 06105
  • Older than 88% of homes in Capitol County

How it measures up in Hartford 06105

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hartford 06105.

Living area4,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 752 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 489 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHartford 06105Capitol County
Living areabigger than4,560 ft²97% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac10% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than192526% of homes12% of homes

About 489 Prospect Ave

When did 489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT last sell?

489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT last sold on Aug 14, 1998 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT?

489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT has 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,560 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT built?

489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT?

489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT is assigned to Whiting Lane School (elementary), rated B-; Bristow Middle School (middle), rated A; Hall High School (high), rated A+. All sit in West Hartford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT compare to other homes in Hartford 06105?

Among the 5,224 homes in Hartford 06105, it is bigger than 97% of them (4,560 ft² against a typical 752 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1925 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Prospect Ave, West Hartford, CT was $13,837. The county assessed it at $309,010.

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