Located on a quiet, tree-lined street near West Hartford Center and Elizabeth Park , this well-maintained ranch offers 1,496 sq. ft. of comfortable living space with three bedrooms, two full baths, and hardwood floors throughout. The inviting living room, with a wood-burning fireplace, opens to a dining area that's perfect for everyday gatherings. The updated kitchen (2021) includes new appliances, cabinets, and flooring. A private primary suite comes with a walk-in closet, full bath, and an adjacent bonus room with electric baseboard heating, ideal for an in-law setup. The partially finished lower level provides added potential for extra living space. Outside, the fenced backyard is set up for easy summer entertaining. Recent upgrades include a new roof (2024), modern recessed lighting, and a rebuilt chimney. Central air and efficient gas heating (installed in 2018) are both regularly serviced. This home is move-in ready with all major updates complete.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$331Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Doherty• KW Legacy Partners
Bought with Keith Meyer• Northwest CT Realty
Source:Smart MLS #24058494
Redfin Estimate
$485,255
$65K since sold in January 2025$15K since September
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This home's estimate is 12.4% lower than the average sale price ($554K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming ranch style home on a quiet tree lined street close to West Hartford Center. As you enter the living room, you are greeted by bright natural light that fills this lovely home. Property features 1496 sq. ft. 7 rooms, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, spacious rooms with hardwood floors throughout, inviting living room with wood burning fireplace for cozy winter nights opened to dining room, spacious kitchen, good size bedrooms, private master bedroom with walk in closet, full bath and electric baseboard could be used as in-law with bonus room of kitchen, mudroom, sun room and private fenced in back yard perfect for summer entertaining. The lower level is partially finished and offers lots of potential for additional living space. This well maintained home offers central air and efficient gas heating which is only 2 years young. Home is located in prime location within walking distance to Blue Back Square, local shops, restaurants and beautiful Elizabeth Park. Highly motivated seller willing to offer credit towards kitchen remodel. Make an offer now and move in before the summer. Inspections for informational purposes only. Sold as is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,329 (+11.0%)
$80,920 + $105,070
$185,990
2024
$7,506 (+3.5%)
$80,920 + $96,320
$177,240
2023
$7,253 (+0.6%)
$80,920 + $96,320
$177,240
2022
$7,210 (−2.2%)
$80,920 + $96,320
$177,240
2021
$7,373 (+9.9%)
$90,440 + $83,370
$173,810
2020
$6,709 (−2.2%)
$80,080 + $80,430
$160,510
2019
$6,861 (+1.9%)
$80,080 + $84,070
$164,150
2018
$6,730 (−0.1%)
$80,080 + $84,070
$164,150
2017
$6,737 (−2.1%)
$80,080 + $84,070
$164,150
2016
$6,881 (+5.7%)
$76,650 + $97,510
$174,160
2014
$6,508 (+2.9%)
$76,650 + $97,510
$174,160
2011
$6,322
$76,650 + $97,510
$174,160
Tax history for 5 Dorset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,329 (+11.0%)
$80,920 + $105,070
$185,990
2024
$7,506 (+3.5%)
$80,920 + $96,320
$177,240
2023
$7,253 (+0.6%)
$80,920 + $96,320
$177,240
2022
$7,210 (−2.2%)
$80,920 + $96,320
$177,240
2021
$7,373 (+9.9%)
$90,440 + $83,370
$173,810
2020
$6,709 (−2.2%)
$80,080 + $80,430
$160,510
2019
$6,861 (+1.9%)
$80,080 + $84,070
$164,150
2018
$6,730 (−0.1%)
$80,080 + $84,070
$164,150
2017
$6,737 (−2.1%)
$80,080 + $84,070
$164,150
2016
$6,881 (+5.7%)
$76,650 + $97,510
$174,160
2014
$6,508 (+2.9%)
$76,650 + $97,510
$174,160
2011
$6,322
$76,650 + $97,510
$174,160
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,466
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hartford County
APN
1895344
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Dec 20, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Aug 31, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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