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$530,000
median sale price
5
median days on market
104.9%
of list price paid
720
homes sold in 12 months
West Hartford, last 12 months. SmartMLS closed residential sales as of October 26, 2026.
Selling in West Hartford
In a market this active, the risk for a West Hartford seller is leaving money on the table, not failing to sell. We price to create competing offers, and we compare terms as well as the number. There are about 1.5 months of supply, which is tight and favors sellers.
The median sale price was roughly flat compared with the prior 12 months.
How we sell a West Hartford home ›Buying in West Hartford
Buying in West Hartford usually means offering at or above asking on the homes that are priced right. We help buyers decide where to stretch and where to walk away.
There are 89 homes for sale in West Hartford right now.
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About West Hartford.
West Hartford is one of the busiest markets on this list. West Hartford Center, Blue Back Square, Elmwood, Bishops Corner and Park Road each attract a different buyer, and the University of Hartford is part of the town.
A large share of the housing is older colonial homes, which makes condition, updates and original details the main drivers of price.
How we work in West Hartford.
Price the neighborhood, not the town
A home near the Center and one in a quieter pocket can sell for very different prices. We keep comps tight.
Treat older homes honestly
Original details attract buyers, but systems and updates determine price. We help sellers decide what to fix first.
Expect competitive offers
With a high volume of sales, buyers here are used to moving quickly. Preparing the home before launch matters.
What sells in West Hartford.
Sellers have had the advantage: the median home closed at 104.9% of its list price, and 71% sold above asking. Homes move quickly here, with a median of just 5 days on market, about half the statewide pace. The median home in West Hartford sold for $530,000 over the last 12 months, above the Connecticut median.
Among single-family homes sold in West Hartford, the most common styles were Colonial (50%), Cape Cod (17%), Ranch (16%). Condominiums were 15% of sales, so condo and single-family pricing need separate comparisons. The median home sold was built in 1952.
The typical single-family home sold in West Hartford has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and about 2,050 square feet, on about 0.26 acres. It sold for about $285 per square foot.
The busiest price range in West Hartford was $500K to $750K, with 33% of sales, followed by $400K to $500K at 22%.
Sales by price range
Sale price vs. list price, by month
Median of the last 3 years of closings
Over the last three years, June has been the strongest month for sellers in West Hartford: homes closed at a median 109.2% of list price in a median 4 days.
How West Hartford sellers priced.
Only 12% of West Hartford homes that sold needed a price reduction first, which says most sellers here start close to the market. 60% sold within a week of listing, and 6% took more than 60 days.
West Hartford by neighborhood.
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median price | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood | 81 | $408,000 | 8 |
West Hartford next to its neighbors.
| Town | Median price | Median days | Sale vs. list |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford | $530,000 | 5 | 104.9% |
| Farmington | $460,000 | 8 | 101.7% |
| Avon | $615,000 | 6 | 101.8% |
| Newington | $370,000 | 6 | 104.6% |
| Wethersfield | $415,000 | 8 | 103.2% |
West Hartford is priced above 3 of the 4 nearby towns compared here and below 1, and its homes sold the fastest of the group.
West Hartford questions.
Which West Hartford neighborhoods are most popular? +
West Hartford Center, Elmwood, Bishops Corner and the area near Park Road are among the best known. We compare against sales in the same one.
Is West Hartford a seller's market? +
The sale-to-list ratio and days on market above show how competitive it has been over the last 12 months.
What is the median home price in West Hartford, CT? +
Based on 720 closed sales in the last 12 months per SmartMLS, the median sale price in West Hartford is $530,000. The figure is as of October 26, 2026.
When is the best time to sell a house in West Hartford? +
Looking at the last three years of West Hartford sales, June had the highest sale-to-list ratio (109.2%) and June had the fastest median days on market (4). Your own timing also depends on your home and your plans, which we can walk through.
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Market statistics are calculated from closed residential sales reported to SmartMLS and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures are medians for the 12 months before October 26, 2026 unless noted.