Welcome to this charming center hall colonial situated away from the road on the corner of Tunxis Road & Cornell Road. Enter thru an elegant foyer into a bright & airy home that features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & 2 car attached garage. Formal living room & dining rooms flank the center hall of this appealing home. The dining room opens to an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops & stainless-steel appliances. Enjoy relaxing in the spacious front to back living room with its wood-burning fireplace & french doors that open onto a private backyard oasis perfect for outside relaxation and entertaining. A private veranda & deck overlook a professionally landscaped yard with an in-ground heated pool & new fencing surrounding the entire property. The main floor also boasts an updated half bath & office. Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom complete with a full bath & walk-in closets, two other bedrooms both with ample closet space, & another full bath. There is also walk-up access to the attic which can be used for storage or possible additional living space. Located in the lower level is your laundry, additional storage space & walk-out to your fenced in backyard. Additional features: hardwood floors throughout; living room, dining room, hallway, all freshly painted & having new lighting & custom drapes; new garage doors 2020; new fencing around entire property 2021; new in-ground pool liner & equipment except heater 2021; outside shower; in-ground sprinkler system
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lori Rawls-Crosby• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Lori Rawls-Crosby• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source:Smart MLS #170530747
Redfin Estimate
$654,105
$168K since sold in January 2023$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 6.9% higher than the average sale price ($612K) of 6 comparable homes.
Gorgeous classic center hall colonial not to be missed! This fully updated, 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with 2-Car Attached Garage is truly move-in ready and comes complete with a backyard oasis – covered veranda with skylights and ceiling fan, a huge deck, 20x40 heated pool, and still room for a swing set or to play on the lawn! BRAND NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY HEAT PUMP extends the swimming season from April to October. A terrific location – walking distance to West Hartford Center, Duffy Elementary, and Sedgwick Middle School sitting in quiet Cornell Street neighborhood. The first floor layout boasts a large renovated kitchen with brand new Bosch/Samsung appliances (inc. Double Oven!), formal dining room, front-to-back living room with beautiful wood burning fireplace, and an office/den complete with built-in bookshelf! The second floor features a large master bedroom complete with walk-in closets and full ensuite, 2 additional sunny bedrooms and a full bath with tub/shower. As a bonus, there is also walk-up access to the oak, wide-plank floored attic, offering loads of easy access storage or potential for third floor living space. The lower level includes a spotless walk-out basement with high ceilings, perfect for your home gym, laundry room and more! The commercial grade whole house water purifier/no-salt softener makes water delicious right from the tap!
This incredibly well-maintained home comes complete with hardwood floors throughout and updated mechanicals – boiler, roof, and expanded 200 amp electrical. Move right in!
Smart MLS #G10065822
Oct 20, 2015
Sold
$403,000
$220/sq ft
Aug 28, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 22, 2015
Listed
$409,900
$224/sq ft
Classic center hall colonial in popular neighborhood just one mile from West Hartford Center! Beautiful hardwood floors and bright spacious rooms. Renovated eat-in kitchen with granite counters and tile backsplash. Front-to-back living room has fireplace and French doors to covered patio overlooking the private in-ground pool. Vacation at home in this serene, professionally landscaped setting. Cozy first floor den makes a great home office. The large master suite has a private bath and 2 walk-in closets. Updates include new roof, windows, boiler, hot water heater and irrigation system. Full walk-up attic for storage & 2-car garage. House is on corner lot set back from street with driveway access on side street. Pride of ownership shows throughout this lovely home. One look is all you'll need!
Smart MLS #G452620
Mar 13, 2007
Listed
$375,000
$205/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,009 (+5.7%)
$115,430 + $175,070
$290,500
2024
$12,303 (+3.5%)
$115,430 + $175,070
$290,500
2023
$11,887 (+0.6%)
$115,430 + $175,070
$290,500
2022
$11,818 (+6.2%)
$115,430 + $175,070
$290,500
2021
$11,123 (+7.1%)
$106,960 + $155,260
$262,220
2020
$10,387
$99,680 + $148,820
$248,500
2019
$10,387 (+2.8%)
$99,680 + $148,820
$248,500
2018
$10,105
$99,680 + $146,790
$246,470
2017
$10,115 (+5.7%)
$99,680 + $146,790
$246,470
2016
$9,572 (+5.7%)
$93,030 + $149,240
$242,270
2014
$9,054 (+5.3%)
$93,030 + $149,240
$242,270
2011
$8,599
$93,030 + $143,850
$236,880
Tax history for 70 Tunxis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,009 (+5.7%)
$115,430 + $175,070
$290,500
2024
$12,303 (+3.5%)
$115,430 + $175,070
$290,500
2023
$11,887 (+0.6%)
$115,430 + $175,070
$290,500
2022
$11,818 (+6.2%)
$115,430 + $175,070
$290,500
2021
$11,123 (+7.1%)
$106,960 + $155,260
$262,220
2020
$10,387
$99,680 + $148,820
$248,500
2019
$10,387 (+2.8%)
$99,680 + $148,820
$248,500
2018
$10,105
$99,680 + $146,790
$246,470
2017
$10,115 (+5.7%)
$99,680 + $146,790
$246,470
2016
$9,572 (+5.7%)
$93,030 + $149,240
$242,270
2014
$9,054 (+5.3%)
$93,030 + $149,240
$242,270
2011
$8,599
$93,030 + $143,850
$236,880
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,830
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hartford County
APN
1910009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Jan 5, 2017 • Active
Chimney liner
HVAC
Mar 27, 2014 • Final
Roofing-siding
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Under House Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Wall Unit
Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Room Count: 10
Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Walk-out