Welcome to 189 Whitman Avenue - an elegant 1917 American Foursquare Colonial in the heart of West Hartford, showcasing exquisite millwork and timeless craftsmanship. This is more than a home - it's a lifestyle. Perfectly positioned just steps from West Hartford Center, you're moments from dinner, drinks, coffee, and boutique shopping. Across the street, Fernridge Park offers tennis courts, sports fields, a duck pond, playground, and a brand-new pool with splash pad. Inside, period charm radiates with gorgeous original woodwork, soaring ceilings, a gracefully turned staircase, and hardwood floors throughout. An expansive front porch invites you to unwind on warm summer evenings. Distinctive spaces abound - a sun-filled first-floor office, a cozy second-floor reading nook, and an upstairs terrace perfect for savoring afternoon sunsets. Blending old-world beauty with modern comfort, the home features an expanded kitchen, updated bathrooms, a spacious primary suite, and generously sized bedrooms - all complemented by a lovely yard ideal for gardening, play, or outdoor entertaining. Here's your opportunity to own a piece of West Hartford history - where character, comfort, and convenience converge.
Sold for $780,000
$780,000
189 Whitman Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
4beds
2,621sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$819,900 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$4,378 Estimated rent
Home value
$819,900
$746,000 - $902,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erica Walker 860-986-9297,
William Raveis Real Estate 860-677-4661
Bought with:
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Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24118510
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 20
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Storage,Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,621
- Total interior livable area: 2,621 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,621
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Few Trees, Level, Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 1911704
- Zoning: R-10,R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Hartford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $325,850
- Annual tax amount: $14,592
- Date on market: 8/12/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $780,000-5.5%$298/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24118510 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Pending sale | $825,000$315/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24118510 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $825,000+26.9%$315/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24118510 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2022 | Sold | $650,000+3.3%$248/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170468671 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2022 | Contingent | $629,000$240/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170468671 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2022 | Pending sale | $629,000$240/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #170468671 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $629,000+27.9%$240/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170468671 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2004 | Sold | $491,783+121%$188/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #G344295 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2003 | Sold | $222,500$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,592 +5.7% | $325,850 |
| 2024 | $13,800 +3.5% | $325,850 |
| 2023 | $13,334 +1.3% | $325,850 +0.7% |
| 2022 | $13,164 +1.5% | $323,610 +5.8% |
| 2021 | $12,973 +4.8% | $305,830 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $12,380 | $296,170 |
| 2019 | $12,380 +2% | $296,170 |
| 2018 | $12,143 -0.1% | $296,170 |
| 2017 | $12,155 +21% | $296,170 +16.5% |
| 2016 | $10,048 | $254,310 |
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Neighborhood: 06107
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Braeburn SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Sedgwick Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Conard High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Braeburn
- High: Hall
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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