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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $154,000 on May 1, 2015

79 FORBES ST

EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,700 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$154,000 · May 1, 2015
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$138,046
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC · E · recorded Oct 13, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,450 (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.$184,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,863

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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
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(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.

M
East Hartford Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Franklin H. Mayberry SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
East Hartford High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: East Hartford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06108These 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.87
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 100.66

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.25,210
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,929 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,076
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,573
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

79 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in East Hartford 06108
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in East Hartford 06108
  • Older than 95% of homes in Capitol County

How it measures up in East Hartford 06108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Hartford 06108.

Living area2,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,335 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 79 Forbes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Hartford 06108Capitol County
Living areabigger than2,700 ft²95% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac73% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes5% of homes

About 79 Forbes St

When did 79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT last sell?

79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT last sold on May 1, 2015 for $154,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT?

79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,700 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT built?

79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT?

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

How does 79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT compare to other homes in East Hartford 06108?

Among the 5,769 homes in East Hartford 06108, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,700 ft² against a typical 1,335 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT was $8,450. The county assessed it at $184,090.

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