Homes for Sale in East Hartford, CT
Strategically located along the Connecticut River with direct access to Hartford and major highways, East Hartford offers a range of affordable housing options. The town is home to a growing number of investment and multi-family opportunities.
Recently Sold in East Hartford
A sample of homes Boynton Realty has recently sold in East Hartford, CT.
Living in East Hartford
East Hartford is a suburban town of just over 18 square miles sitting directly between Hartford and Manchester, bounded by the Connecticut River on the west and drained by the Hockanum on the east. It is the most highway-connected town in the region and the one most clearly shaped by a single employer.
Neighborhoods and villages
- Burnside
- Hockanum
- Main Street corridor
- Silver Lane
Burnside Avenue and Silver Lane are the corridors carrying most shopping, dining and services, and multi-family housing is concentrated along Main Street and Burnside Avenue.
The housing stock
The definitive postwar town: roughly 35% of homes were built between 1940 and 1959 and another 34% between 1960 and 1979, with only about 4% built since 2000. Single-family detached houses are about 54% of units, with two-family houses and larger apartment buildings making up much of the rest. Very little has been added recently — the town has permitted only a small fraction of the new units its neighbors have since 1990 — so this is an established-housing market.
Getting around
The most connected town we serve: I-84, I-384 and Routes 2, 5, 15 and 44 all run through it. Hartford is about 5 miles and roughly 10 minutes — the shortest commute of any town we cover. UConn Storrs is around 24 miles.
Drive times are approximate and assume light traffic.
Water and sewer
Simple and complete: both water and sanitary sewer are owned and operated by the Metropolitan District Commission, of which East Hartford is a member municipality. Private wells and septic systems are not the norm here.
Service varies by address — always confirm for a specific property.
Around town
- Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
- Goodwin University
- Part of Wickham Park, shared with Manchester
- The Hockanum River Linear Park, beginning at the Connecticut River
Worth knowing
The arrival of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in 1929 remade the town — tobacco fields gave way to housing as the company grew to employ 40,000 during the war years. That single fact explains the town's housing stock better than anything else.
Property taxes in East Hartford
FY2026–27, set on the October 1, 2025 grand list.
Connecticut assesses property at 70% of market value as of the town's last revaluation — East Hartford's was the 2021 grand list, so the figure above is illustrative rather than a quote for any specific home. Motor vehicles are taxed at the statewide cap of 32.46 mills here. Revalues for the 10/1/2026 grand list.
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East Hartford Real Estate FAQs
What is the property tax rate in East Hartford, CT?
East Hartford's mill rate is 47.24 for FY2026–27, set on the October 1, 2025 grand list. Connecticut assesses property at 70% of market value, so a home assessed on a $350,000 basis would owe roughly $11,574 a year. Assessments reflect the town's last revaluation rather than today's market, so check the specific property's assessment for an exact figure.
Can Boynton Realty help me buy or sell a home in East Hartford, CT?
Yes. Boynton Realty is a local Central Connecticut brokerage serving East Hartford and the surrounding communities. Whether you're buying your first home or selling, Kristyn and the team can guide you — call (860) 798-2103 or request a free home valuation.
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