Seller Motivated! A prime Kensington location at this historic, charming and sprawling 1774 home on a picturesque lot with functional opportunities. Proudly occupied by the same family for five generations! This old house feels much younger with evident past remodeling including a 2 story addition in 1951. This 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is nestled into a scenic lot offering a peaceful nature lover's oasis, a patio overlooking a pond. The two level garage/barn offers OH SO many possibilities: party central, small contractor, artist studio, storage, hobbyist. The multilevel home offers much opportunity for private spaces and suitable for multigenerational living. The designated fifth bedroom can easily be used as a semiprivate in-law space or home office. The finished walk out level is primarily above grade and adds to the unique floor plan. Featuring touches of the past with preserved woodwork, root cellar, stonework, low taxes and updated heating and electrical. Close proximity to schools, shopping and highways. A pedestrian friendly neighborhood, an easy walk to Paper Goods Pond Park and a local favorite pizza place. Value priced to avail real sweat equity opportunity. Sold in AS IS condition. Kensington Fire District tax approximately $250. Own a piece of history, just in time for our nation's birthday!
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Price cut: $27.5K (5/28)
$387,500
213 Hart Street, Berlin, CT 06037
5beds
2,029sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1774
0.37 Acres Lot
$382,600 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated heating and electricalPreserved woodworkPrivate spacesSuitable for multigenerational livingRoot cellarMultilevel homePicturesque lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nina F. Jankowski (860)604-1746,
Real Estate Exchange 860-826-1001
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24169552
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
- Area: 243.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 19.5
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 123.63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 11.5
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Other
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 18
Dining room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 71.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Area: 207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 18
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Mud Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,029
- Total interior livable area: 2,029 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,491
- Finished area below ground: 538
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 445734
- Zoning: R-15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1774
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berlin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,686
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
Estimated market value
$382,600
$363,000 - $402,000
$2,830/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $387,500-6.6%$191/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $415,000-3.4%$205/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,500-4.3%$212/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000+542.3%$221/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2002 | Sold | $69,900$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,686 +1.5% | $185,500 |
| 2024 | $5,604 +2.2% | $185,500 |
| 2023 | $5,483 +1.5% | $185,500 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $5,404 +1.1% | $157,500 |
| 2021 | $5,344 | $157,500 |
| 2020 | $5,344 | $157,500 |
| 2019 | $5,344 +4.4% | $157,500 |
| 2018 | $5,119 +8% | $157,500 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $4,738 +2.6% | $149,900 |
| 2016 | $4,618 +1.5% | $149,900 |
| 2015 | $4,549 | $149,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kensington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mary E. Griswold SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Catherine M. Mcgee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Berlin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mary Griswold
- Middle: McGee
- High: Berlin
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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- Connecticut
- Hartford County
- Berlin
- 06037
- Kensington
- 213 Hart Street




