3 bedroom cape four blocks from West Hartford Center with great curb appeal just waiting for a little updating. Hardwood floors and tons of charm! You can buy this house for a steal and invest in the kitchen and baths and you will have what everybody wants - a cute house in close proximity to town. New interior and exterior paint, updated electrical, new chimney liner and two year old roof. Home and garage being sold as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Barry Brown• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Susan Foster• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170086034
Redfin Estimate
$649,582
$375K since sold in June 2018$7,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($639K) of 6 comparable homes.
GREAT NEW PRICE for this West Hartford Center home with so much potential! Here is your opportunity to own a home right in town!! This handsome Cape is an easy 4 block stroll down Ellsworth to the heart of the West Hartford Center. 1,850+ sq foot cape just waiting for your updates. New interior and exterior paint, updated electric, new chimney liner and 2 year old roof are among the recent improvements to complement the period details such as original wood floors, extensive trim, moldings and built-ins. The formal living room with fireplace is loaded with charm and connect to the south facing sunroom. As it warms up outside enjoy the back deck off kitchen overlooking the cute backyard. This house is an unpolished gem and is priced accordingly. Detached garage "as is" Don't miss out on this one!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,250 (+5.7%)
$169,330 + $126,560
$295,890
2024
$12,531 (+3.5%)
$169,330 + $126,560
$295,890
2023
$12,108 (+0.6%)
$169,330 + $126,560
$295,890
2022
$12,037 (+9.2%)
$169,330 + $126,560
$295,890
2021
$11,022 (+6.8%)
$162,260 + $97,580
$259,840
2020
$10,323 (+3.9%)
$151,970 + $94,990
$246,960
2019
$9,937 (+1.9%)
$151,970 + $85,750
$237,720
2018
$9,747
$151,970 + $85,750
$237,720
2017
$9,756 (+17.1%)
$151,970 + $85,750
$237,720
2016
$8,328 (+5.7%)
$108,570 + $102,200
$210,770
2014
$7,882 (+3.0%)
$108,570 + $102,340
$210,910
2011
$7,656
$108,570 + $102,340
$210,910
Tax history for 23 Riggs Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,250 (+5.7%)
$169,330 + $126,560
$295,890
2024
$12,531 (+3.5%)
$169,330 + $126,560
$295,890
2023
$12,108 (+0.6%)
$169,330 + $126,560
$295,890
2022
$12,037 (+9.2%)
$169,330 + $126,560
$295,890
2021
$11,022 (+6.8%)
$162,260 + $97,580
$259,840
2020
$10,323 (+3.9%)
$151,970 + $94,990
$246,960
2019
$9,937 (+1.9%)
$151,970 + $85,750
$237,720
2018
$9,747
$151,970 + $85,750
$237,720
2017
$9,756 (+17.1%)
$151,970 + $85,750
$237,720
2016
$8,328 (+5.7%)
$108,570 + $102,200
$210,770
2014
$7,882 (+3.0%)
$108,570 + $102,340
$210,910
2011
$7,656
$108,570 + $102,340
$210,910
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,853
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hartford County
APN
1906415
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Feb 18, 2020 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Jun 18, 2019 • Active
Building
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 1
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Attic Fan
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Room Count: 7
Basement Description: Full
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
Exterior Siding: Aluminum
Exterior Features: Deck, Sidewalk
Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Beige
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1853
Driveway Type: Asphalt
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $237,720
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water
Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Sedgwick
High School: Conard
Elementary School: Louise Duffy
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
Directions: Between Boulevard and Farmington Avenue 4 blocks West of the Center
County: Hartford
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,853
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Hartford County
APN: 1906415
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 4
Around this home
Schools
Duffy School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Sedgwick Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Conard High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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West Hartford, CT • 06107
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$618,000 – $748,000
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