Large 2 family. All original carved staircases Windows ,hardwood floors ,two fireplaces that have original tile work and copper inserts. Many rooms have original canvas ceilings. Completely fenced in backyard. Whole house has been completely painted with Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams paint. Bathroom and kitchen are all newly tiled. This house is remodeled but all original woodwork door hardware floors are still left in place this is not a fixer upper. Listed as historic house. Porch been completely redone. Fireplaces are located in bedroom on second floor apartment and living room in first floor apartment. Owner-occupied for 20 years. 2 minute walk to Saint Francis Hospital less than a half-mile away from Aetna, Travelers Insurance about 2 mi from UConn Law School.close to downtown. Beautiful home must be seen to see all the detail and work that went into this house. Live on one floor collect rent from the other floor and live rent-free. Both gas furnaces are newer new hot water heaters electrical has been updated. Downstairs has a room that could actually be a bedroom bringing total bedrooms in house to six if needed. First floor apartment has always been rented as furnished. If you like furniture will be included with the sale price therefore can be rented immediately. Right now there are excellent long-term tenants in the first-floor apartment but we'll stay or move depending on what the new owner plans are. House can be shown at any time to Serious interested buyers
For sale by owner
$355,000
281 Collins St, Hartford, CT 06105
6beds
2,764sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$354,400 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original canvas ceilingsCarved staircasesCompletely fenced in backyardHardwood floors
What the owner loves about this home
What I love about this house as every room has large Windows which lets natural sunlight in .there are many closets with a fenced-in backyard all of the kitchens and bathrooms have been remodeled but all original architectural work has been left in place. A one-of-a-kind house that you don't see many of anymore
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Listed by:
Property Owner (860) 455-3384
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Stove, Electric, Gas, Wood / Pellet
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,764 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Wood, Brick
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: HTFDM178B257L140
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hartford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $128/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,591
- Annual tax amount: $4,591
- Date on market: 10/16/2026
Estimated market value
$354,400
$323,000 - $386,000
$2,141/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $355,000$128/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2026 | Pending sale | $355,000$128/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $355,000+87.8%$128/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2021 | Sold | $189,000-5.5%$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2021 | Price change | $199,999+5.3%$72/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2021 | Pending sale | $189,999$69/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2021 | Price change | $189,999+0.5%$69/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $189,000+80%$68/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2002 | Sold | $105,000$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,591 | $66,591 |
| 2024 | $4,591 -47.5% | $66,591 -47.5% |
| 2023 | $8,746 +90.5% | $126,840 +90.5% |
| 2022 | $4,591 +30.6% | $66,591 +40.7% |
| 2021 | $3,515 | $47,320 |
| 2020 | $3,515 | $47,320 |
| 2019 | $3,515 +3.5% | $47,320 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $3,397 -5.3% | $45,725 -5.4% |
| 2016 | $3,589 +5% | $48,315 +5% |
| 2015 | $3,419 +2.5% | $46,020 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $3,335 +2.5% | $44,895 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $3,254 | $43,800 |
| 2012 | $3,254 -9.2% | $43,800 -11.6% |
| 2011 | $3,584 +7% | $49,572 +7.7% |
| 2010 | $3,351 +7.8% | $46,030 +7.8% |
| 2009 | $3,109 +9.4% | $42,710 +2.7% |
| 2008 | $2,841 +17.1% | $41,577 +8.6% |
| 2007 | $2,427 -42.2% | $38,294 -61.4% |
| 2006 | $4,196 +45.2% | $99,190 +30.9% |
| 2005 | $2,889 +57.3% | $75,800 +42.7% |
| 2004 | $1,837 -21.6% | $53,100 -25.9% |
| 2003 | $2,342 +67.8% | $71,700 +50% |
| 2001 | $1,396 -31.6% | $47,810 -49.9% |
| 1995 | $2,040 | $95,340 |
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