Welcome home to 53 Garfield Road, a beautiful, center hall classic colonial in the heart of West Hartford, with high ceilings and crown moldings throughout the home. On the first floor, you'll find a large, sunny front-to-back living room with custom wood shutters and a remodeled kitchen with quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a custom center island which opens up to the large, beautiful dining space. The main floor also includes a family room and a den/office with custom wood shutters off the living room, as well as an updated powder room and mudroom which leads to the large, level .43 acre backyard with wooden deck and 2 car garage. The backyard is fully fenced in with a brand new privacy fence. The double-depth backyard is a rare find within West Hartford center! Upstairs you'll find 4 large bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms, plus a sunny interior 3-season porch off one of the bedrooms. There is a full walk-up third floor with a private primary bedroom suite, consisting of a bedroom & full bath, large cedar closet, plus an additional room with custom built-ins that can be used as a sitting room or office. The fully dry basement is partially finished with space for a playroom or additional family room. The unfinished portion of the basement has ample storage space. A brand new gas furnace comes with a 10-year warranty for parts and labor. All of this within the Duffy School neighborhood and within walking distance to West Hartford Center.
Please submit final and best offers by Tuesday February 11 at 6pm
This is the most well maintained home I've ever seen! 5 BR, 3.5 Bath Colonial with pristine cherry windows and detailing. Large rooms and spaces for everyone! Finished 3rd floor makes a perfect guest, au-pair, in-law or teen suite. Double depth yard is beautifully landscaped. Sleeping porch off bedroom plus 3-season porch off Den. High ceilings, gorgeous crown moldings and gleaming hardwood throughout. All new Energy Star heating and hot water systems. Large finished basement room with wood floors. 2 car garage with attached shed. Younger roof. This is that special property you've been waiting for.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,617 (+5.7%)
$181,650 + $189,420
$371,070
2024
$15,715 (+3.5%)
$181,650 + $189,420
$371,070
2023
$15,184 (+0.6%)
$181,650 + $189,420
$371,070
2022
$15,095 (+1.7%)
$181,650 + $189,420
$371,070
2021
$14,841 (+6.4%)
$174,090 + $175,770
$349,860
2020
$13,945 (+5.0%)
$162,540 + $171,080
$333,620
2019
$13,281 (+1.6%)
$162,540 + $155,190
$317,730
2018
$13,067
$162,540 + $156,170
$318,710
2017
$13,080 (+29.7%)
$162,540 + $156,170
$318,710
2016
$10,084 (+5.7%)
$114,310 + $140,910
$255,220
2014
$9,538 (+3.0%)
$114,310 + $140,910
$255,220
2011
$9,264
$114,310 + $140,910
$255,220
Tax history for 53 Garfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,617 (+5.7%)
$181,650 + $189,420
$371,070
2024
$15,715 (+3.5%)
$181,650 + $189,420
$371,070
2023
$15,184 (+0.6%)
$181,650 + $189,420
$371,070
2022
$15,095 (+1.7%)
$181,650 + $189,420
$371,070
2021
$14,841 (+6.4%)
$174,090 + $175,770
$349,860
2020
$13,945 (+5.0%)
$162,540 + $171,080
$333,620
2019
$13,281 (+1.6%)
$162,540 + $155,190
$317,730
2018
$13,067
$162,540 + $156,170
$318,710
2017
$13,080 (+29.7%)
$162,540 + $156,170
$318,710
2016
$10,084 (+5.7%)
$114,310 + $140,910
$255,220
2014
$9,538 (+3.0%)
$114,310 + $140,910
$255,220
2011
$9,264
$114,310 + $140,910
$255,220
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,705
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hartford County
APN
1897906
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Mar 18, 2025 • Final
Mechanical/hvac
HVAC
Nov 5, 2018 • Final
Building
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 10
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available