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$2,000 Total Monthly Price

1455 Forbes St

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East Hartford, CT 06118

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860-918-1678

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    750 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Bungalow
  • Public Transportation
  • Baseboard Heating
1455 Forbes St
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About This Home

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Call for Availability - Rare Rental Opportunity on the Historic Handel Family Farm! Welcome to 1455R Forbes Street in East Hartford-a truly unique rental opportunity nestled on the picturesque grounds of the iconic Handel Family Farm. Owned and operated by the same family for generations, this cherished local landmark offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and everyday convenience, just minutes from shopping, dining, major highways, and downtown Hartford. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home features bright, inviting living spaces, modern finishes, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. Enjoy the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer, allowing you to do laundry from the comfort of your own home. Wake up each morning to scenic farm views and enjoy the privacy and charm of a one-of-a-kind setting rarely found in today's rental market. If you're searching for a home that offers character, tranquility, and an unbeatable location, 1455R Forbes Street is ready to welcome you home. Don't miss your opportunity to live on one of East Hartford's most beloved family properties-schedule your private showing today! MLS# 24192904

1455 Forbes St is a house located in Hartford County and the 06118 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Hartford School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1948

Basement

Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Bungalow

Interior Spaces

750 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Oven or Range Microwave Dishwasher Range Hood

Laundry

Laundry on main level

Location

Property is near public transit, shops, and bus stop

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot Property is zoned Agriculture

Parking

Shared Driveway 2 Parking Spaces

Schools

East Hartford High School

Utilities

Tankless Water Heater Baseboard Heating Window Unit Cooling System Heating System Uses Propane

Community Details

Amenities

Public Transportation

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

  • Listed by Eric Miller | Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
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  • Contact
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - East Hartford

Positioned on the Connecticut River's east bank, East Hartford offers Hartford's proximity without the urban intensity. The Connecticut River Walk and Bike Path provides scenic waterfront escapes for morning runs and evening strolls. Quiet residential neighborhoods feature convenient shopping along Silver Lane and Main Street, plus quick access to Hartford's dining and arts scene by car or bus.

East Hartford's rental market delivers variety — from spacious garden-style apartments and townhomes to traditional multi-family buildings on tree-lined streets. This range attracts renters seeking more square footage than city centers typically provide. Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field anchors the town center, hosting UConn football and major concerts year-round. Aerospace giant Pratt & Whitney has operated here for nearly a century, establishing East Hartford as a significant employment hub in the Greater Hartford region while shaping the town's identity.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Goodwin College
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Manchester Community College
Drive: 11 min 4.1 mi
University of Connecticut
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
Trinity College
Drive: 14 min 7.1 mi
1455 Forbes St is within 8 minutes or 3.1 miles from Goodwin College. It is also near Manchester Community College and University of Connecticut.
Schools
Grades PK-5
495 Students
Nearby
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
525 Students
Attendance Zone
East Hartford Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
890 Students
Attendance Zone
East Hartford High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,776 Students
Attendance Zone
Hartford Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
St Christopher School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
153 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

1455 Forbes St is near Bradley International, located 21.8 miles or 40 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Hartford
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Hartford Amtrak Station
Drive: 11 min 5.9 mi
Windsor
Drive: 20 min 10.9 mi
Berlin
Drive: 23 min 15.0 mi
Berlin Amtrak
Drive: 23 min 15.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Bradley International
 Drive: 40 min 21.8 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Traffic

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1455 Forbes St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Griswold Shoppes
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
112-120 Main St
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Glen Lochen Mall
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
1455 Forbes St has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury
 Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Connecticut Science Center
 Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Wickham Park
 Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Bushnell Park
 Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
 Drive: 11 min 5.9 mi
1455 Forbes St has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury, Wickham Park, and Connecticut Science Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Hartford Hospital
Drive: 12 min 6.3 mi
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Drive: 12 min 6.4 mi
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Drive: 13 min 7.2 mi
1455 Forbes St has 3 hospitals within 7.2 miles, the nearest is Hartford Hospital which is 6.3 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Naval & Marine Reserve Center
Drive: 15 min 7.3 mi
Westover Air Reserve Base
Drive: 54 min 35.3 mi
Barnes Map Air Guard Station
Drive: 59 min 40.0 mi
1455 Forbes St has 3 military bases within 40.0 miles, the nearest is Naval & Marine Reserve Center which is 7.3 miles away and a 15 minute drive.

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