Greater Hartford, Connecticut

Living in Hartford's West End

Historic homes near Elizabeth Park.

The skyline of Hartford, Connecticut's capital city with a population of 121,000. Taken on October 31, 2025
Photo by Quintin Soloviev via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

The West End is one of Hartford's most beautiful neighborhoods, with Victorian and early-20th-century homes, Elizabeth Park's famous rose garden, and the Mark Twain House just next door.

It's city living with a residential feel, close to downtown and West Hartford.

What we love
  • Historic architecture
  • Elizabeth Park and its rose garden
  • Close to downtown
A good fit for
  • Buyers who want character
  • Professionals
Getting around
Downtown Hartford is minutes away by car or bus.