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$396,931$261 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $350,000 on Oct 16, 2024

498 FORBES ST

EAST HARTFORD, CT 06118
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,520 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$397K
$358K low$436K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Oct 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,433 (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.$140,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,770
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,112

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.0.28
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

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.7 mi
M
East Hartford Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Governor William Pitkin SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 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

498 Forbes 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 84% of homes in East Hartford 06118
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in East Hartford 06118
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Capitol County
  • Older than 91% 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.

This home
$192K$486K

This home is worth more than 84% 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$396,931
CheaperTypical $324,121Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $252Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 498 Forbes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Hartford 06118Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$396,93184% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26157% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,520 ft²74% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac55% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than19409% of homes18% of homes

About 498 Forbes St

How much is 498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT is $396,931 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $357,711 to $436,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT last sell?

498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT last sold on Oct 16, 2024 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT?

498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,520 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT built?

498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT?

498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT is assigned to East Hartford High School (high), rated D-; East Hartford Middle School (middle), rated C; Governor William Pitkin School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in East Hartford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 498 Forbes 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 84% of them ($396,931 against a typical $324,121), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($261 against a typical $252), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1940 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 51% 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 498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 498 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT was $6,433. The county assessed it at $140,160.

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