Welcome to 48 Brainard Road, a spacious and sunny 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial ideally located in one of West Hartford's most desirable neighborhoods near Elizabeth Park and Hartford Golf Club. This sun-filled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers spacious, thoughtfully designed living with a warm formal living room featuring a fireplace, elegant dining room with built-in corner cabinets, and an inviting kitchen with granite countertops, eat-in space, and seamless flow to the vaulted family room - perfect for both relaxed evenings and effortless entertaining. A first-floor office provides ideal work-from-home flexibility and a sweet enclosed sunroom is a perfect space for morning coffee or a reading nook. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath, complemented by three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. The partially finished lower level adds valuable flex space for a gym, playroom, media room, or hobbies, along with tons of storage space. Additional highlights include a new roof, gas heat, central air, bluestone walkway and stairs, patio, level yard, and attached 2-car garage. Located in the Aiken/King Philip/Hall school districts, and just minutes to shopping, dining, houses of worship, and West Hartford Center, this special home offers a wonderful blend of classic charm, comfortable living spaces, and an unbeatable location - you won't want to miss this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$316Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Suzanne Schumann• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $2,808 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 48 Brainard Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24173999
Jun 12, 2026
Sold
$830,000
$316/sq ft
May 17, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$659,900
$251/sq ft
May 12, 2026
Coming Soon
$659,900
$251/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,056 (+5.7%)
$119,000 + $172,550
$291,550
2024
$12,347 (+3.5%)
$119,000 + $172,550
$291,550
2023
$11,930 (+0.6%)
$119,000 + $172,550
$291,550
2022
$11,860 (+6.2%)
$119,000 + $172,550
$291,550
2021
$11,165 (+1.2%)
$111,020 + $152,180
$263,200
2020
$11,037
$116,270 + $147,770
$264,040
2019
$11,037 (+1.9%)
$116,270 + $147,770
$264,040
2018
$10,826
$116,270 + $147,770
$264,040
2017
$10,836 (+1.5%)
$116,270 + $147,770
$264,040
2016
$10,673 (+5.7%)
$119,770 + $150,360
$270,130
2014
$10,095 (+2.9%)
$119,770 + $150,360
$270,130
2011
$9,806
$119,770 + $150,360
$270,130
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,429
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hartford County
APN
1892994
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Apr 17, 2026 • Active
Roofing-siding
Roofing
Feb 6, 2013 • Final
Hvac
Gas
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2429
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $291,550
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Domestic
Heat Type: Hot Water
Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: King Philip
High School: Hall
Elementary School: Aiken
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Albany Avenue to Brainard Road
County: Hartford
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,429
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Hartford County
APN: 1892994
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Aiken School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
King Philip Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Hall High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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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 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Hartford, CT • 06117
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in West Hartford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$740,000 – $896,000
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