The Heights

550 Avery Heights, Hartford, CT 06106

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Highlights

  • Den
  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Planned Social Activities
  • On-Site Retail
  • Picnic Area
  • Elevator
  • Balcony
  • Hardwood Floors

About The Heights

The Heights is a premier, 43-acre 55+ senior living community with one- and two-bedroom spacious apartments, and charming New England style cottages. Both apartments and cottages come with fully equipped kitchens, washer-dryer and cable hook-ups, carpeted bedrooms, and living rooms with private balconies or patios. And, small pets are welcome.1 Daily four-course meals are served in our upscale dining room, offering residents not just a healthy and delicious meal, but a place to gather and enjoy the company of their friends as well as meet new friends. The Heights is dedicated to keeping our residents active and social with activities both on and off campus, a cozy library and lounge room, entertainment room, fitness center, and a state-of-the-art indoor pool. Located in Hartford, Connecticut, The Heights borders the towns of Newington and West Hartford, so residents can enjoy a wealth of activities. Shopping and dining options are right around the corner, including West Hartford’s Blue Back Square, West Hartford Center, West Farms Mall, The Corner Pug, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and more. Looking for cultural activities? The Heights is just minutes away from the Park Road Playhouse, Bushnell Theater, and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Nearby scenic parks, like Elizabeth Park and Mill Pond offer places to enjoy the great outdoors. Residents can enjoy all this and more, plus have access to The Heights daily van transportation. The Heights, together with Avery Heights, give residents have priority access to our full continuum of care – assisted living, memory care, home healthcare, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. And, unlike other senior living communities, there is no buy-in fee. The Heights is truly one senior living community with everything you need, today and in the years to come.

The Heights is an apartment community located in Hartford County and the 06106 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Hartford School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Concierge

Recycling

Community-Wide WiFi

24 Hour Access

Property Services

  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Concierge
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site Retail
  • Trash Pickup - Door to Door
  • Recycling
  • Maid Service
  • Meal Service
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Guest Apartment
  • Public Transportation

Shared Community

  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Storage Space

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Picnic Area
  • Pond

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Indoor Features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Crown Molding
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Lawn
Location
550 Avery Heights, Hartford,
CT 06106
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City - Hartford

Hartford has served as Connecticut's capital since 1875, and the weight of that history is still present in nearly every corner of the city. The skyline mixes colonial architecture with mid-century office towers, anchored by the gold-domed State Capitol and the Connecticut Science Center along the riverfront. Insurance has long shaped the local economy, with major carriers maintaining significant operations here, while Trinity College and the University of Hartford add a steady academic presence. The result is a city that feels both purposeful and layered, where policy, education, and commerce operate side by side.

Distinct neighborhoods give Hartford real texture. Asylum Hill sits near the Mark Twain House and several large hospital campuses. Parkville draws attention for its converted mill buildings and active arts community. Downtown and the West End each offer their own rhythm, from walkable streets near Bushnell Park to tree-lined blocks along Farmington Avenue.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

South West Hartford, CT
Studio - $1,249
1 Bedroom $1,064 $1,344
2 Bedrooms $1,277 $1,598
3 Bedrooms - $1,504
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
Drive: 14 min 6.3 mi
The Heights is within 5 minutes or 2.0 miles from Trinity College. It is also near University of Connecticut and University of Connecticut.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
363 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
598 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
324 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
344 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Transportation

The Heights is near Bradley International, located 20.9 miles or 39 minutes away, and Tweed/New Haven, located 38.5 miles or 55 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 18 min 10.7 mi
Drive: 18 min 10.7 mi
Drive: 20 min 11.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Bradley International
Drive: 39 min 20.9 mi
Tweed/New Haven
Drive: 55 min 38.5 mi

Walkability Near The Heights

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
80 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Heights.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
The Heights has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 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 Science Center
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Bushnell Park
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
The Children's Museum
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Elizabeth Park Conservancy and Gardens
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
Drive: 12 min 5.0 mi
The Heights has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Bushnell Park, Connecticut Science Center, and The Children's Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
The Heights has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Connecticut Children's Medical Center which is 2.5 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 11 min 4.0 mi
Drive: 57 min 37.4 mi
Drive: 62 min 42.0 mi
The Heights has 3 military bases within 42.0 miles, the nearest is Naval & Marine Reserve Center which is 4.0 miles away and a 11 minute drive.

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