Welcome to 288 Monroe Street - a quaint colonial situated on .21 acres. This home also features a fantastic OVERSIZED Double Wide one car garage (great rear workshop potential, Mancave) and ample off-street driveway parking!! The interior of this home has recently been painted throughout. The main level offers a kitchen with butcher block counter tops, a large farm sink and plenty of recessed lighting; additionally a renovated 1/2 bath, living room & dining room with hardwood floors, large cozy enclosed front porch to enjoy your morning coffee, and also enclosed rear porch - all complete the main level. The second level offers a remodeled full bath and 2 bedrooms (town lists 3 bedrooms - current owner opened third to combine and create a larger main bedroom)- Can be brought back to a 3 bedroom if needed. Once you step outside, you have entered a gardener's paradise which includes a nice sized Greenhouse, and as you tour the rest of the exterior surroundings there are multiple varieties of perennial plants/flowers/berries that the seller has provided an impressive list of names to appreciate (in MLS attachments). This home also offers Natural Gas Heat, and is located close to historic Walnut Hill Park, as well as being close to highways/shopping/restaurants/hospital and more.
Sold for $259,000
$259,000
288 Monroe Street, New Britain, CT 06052
2beds
1,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$277,200 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$2,137 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,200
$252,000 - $305,000
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Cozy enclosed front porchNice sized greenhouseEnclosed rear porchAmple off-street driveway parkingHardwood floorsPlenty of recessed lightingLarge farm sink
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wendi Zuk 860-836-8022,
Homes Plus of Connecticut 860-828-0060
Bought with:
Camille Hudson, RES.0810884
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24087622
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,020
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,020
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Level, In Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 648049
- Zoning: S2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Britain
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,670
- Annual tax amount: $5,490
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $259,000+3.6%$254/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24087622 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Pending sale | $249,900$245/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24087622 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Price change | $249,900-7.4%$245/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24087622 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,900+415.8%$265/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24087622 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2016 | Sold | $52,324+20.8%$51/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #G10098038 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2016 | Pending sale | $43,300-10.4%$42/sqft |
Source: Homes Plus of Connecticut #G10098038 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $48,300$47/sqft |
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| 1/27/2016 | Pending sale | $48,300$47/sqft |
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| 1/7/2016 | Price change | $48,300-17.2%$47/sqft |
Source: Homes Plus of CT, LLC #G10098038 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2015 | Listed for sale | $58,300-49.7%$57/sqft |
Source: Homes Plus of Connecticut #G10098038 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2005 | Sold | $116,001+31.8%$114/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #W1022631 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2000 | Sold | $88,000+134.7%$86/sqft |
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| 3/12/1992 | Sold | $37,500$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,433 -1% | $138,670 |
| 2024 | $5,490 +3.4% | $138,670 |
| 2023 | $5,308 +21.5% | $138,670 +57.1% |
| 2022 | $4,369 | $88,270 |
| 2021 | $4,369 -2% | $88,270 |
| 2020 | $4,458 | $88,270 |
| 2019 | $4,458 | $88,270 |
| 2018 | $4,458 +24.7% | $88,270 +24.7% |
| 2017 | $3,574 | $70,770 |
| 2016 | $3,574 +3.1% | $70,770 |
| 2015 | $3,468 | $70,770 |
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Neighborhood: 06052
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Vance Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Slade Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10New Britain High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Vance Village
- High: New Britain
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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