Hartford County Property Search
The Hartford Town and City Clerk's Office maintains records of real estate property in the county. These records are deemed a part of Hartford County Public Records, and a property search allows interested persons access to this information. In Hartford County, Connecticut, property record searches can be performed online or in person through the office of the record custodian; in this case, the Hartford County Tax Assessor and the County Clerk's Offices. A Hartford County property search is necessary for individuals who want to purchase properties, resolve land disputes, determine a property's historical value, view a property's assessment, and determine liens payment priority.
Are Hartford County Property Records Public?
Yes. Per the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, all property records maintained by the Hartford County Tax Assessor and the County Clerk's Offices are public information. Therefore, anyone can inspect property records during office hours or request copies. However, some property records may be closed to the public and restricted to a selected few. For example, the contents of property appraisals, engineering or feasibility evaluations, and estimates created for or by an agency relative to property acquisition or prospective public supply and construction contracts are confidential (Connecticut FOIA Sec. 1-210 (7)). These records can only be opened after property acquisition or all proceedings or transactions have been terminated or abandoned except if the eminent domain law affects this provision.
What Do Hartford County Property Records Contain?
Hartford County property records contain comprehensive information about properties recorded with the Town and City Clerk's Office. The documents provide the property's characteristics, location, tax information, and images. Essentially, a Hartfort County property record should contain the following details:
- Property owner's name
- Opposite party
- Document Type
- Property images
- Document group and description
- Book-page number
- Recorded date and time
- Instrument number
- Property and legal description
- Additional description
- Property Location
- Property taxes or tax bills
- Property account number
- Current property mailing address (address, city, state, zip, and zoning)
- Current property sales information (sale date and price, legal reference, and grantor(seller))
- Current property assessment (year, land area, building, extra features, land, and total values)
- Condo data (location, unit number, floor, percent owner, and complex name)
- Interior information (primary and second interior walls, primary and second-floor covers, basement floor, number of basement garages, wood stove flues, solar hot water, central vacuum, common wall, percent sprinkled, heating systems, percent heated, air-conditioned, electric, insulation, heat fuel, heat type, fireplaces, full baths (plus additional), ¾ bath (plus additional), kitchens (plus additional), and other fixtures)
- Rooms and bedrooms (units, rooms, bedrooms, and floor level)
- Building areas with alternative finishes
- Building areas (sub-area, sketched area, finished area, and perimeter)
- Exterior building information (building type, living units, primary and second exterior sidings, roof structure and cover, frame, house color, grade, story height, year built, and foundation)
- Exterior condominium information (condo complex name, unit location, unit number, and unit ownership)
- Special features and yard items (type, quality, units, condition, and built)
- Building inspection information ( inspection date, inspector ID, and results)
- Building permits (date, number, description, amount, status, and close date)
Where to Perform a Hartford County Property Lookup
A Hartford County resident can perform a property lookup at the Town and City Clerk's Office since they are responsible for maintaining all land records in the county. The easiest way to find property records is to use the online tool on the Clerk's website. Users can either create an account or sign in as a guest. Creating an account with an unlimited subscription is free, but a $2 per image fee is required to download or print property documents. Property document images are not available to users who sign in as a guest. The search parameters necessary to facilitate the search include the party name/company name, recorded date range, book and page number, instrument number, or property description. Users can provide a document group and document description to narrow the search.
Individuals who need help finding a property record online can call the office at (860) 757-9749. The staff would help the inquirer mail their request with payment to Hartford's Town Clerk's Office. Requests can also be made in person from Monday to Friday (8:15 a.m. – 03:45 p.m.). The office is located at:
Hartford Town and City Clerk's Office
Hartford City Hall
550 Main Street,
1st Floor, Suite 104
Hartford CT 06103
Phone: (860) 757-9750
Alternate Phone: (860) 757-9311
Email: Noel.McGregor@hartford.gov; LUSAE001@hartford.gov
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Hartford County
To perform a property owner lookup in Hartford County, inquirers may utilize one of the following options:
- Online: Individuals can use the online databases maintained by the Hartford County Tax Assessor or Clerk's office. A search can be conducted by other search parameters (like parcel ID, instrument number, recorded date range, or property details), excluding owner or business name.
- In-person: The Hartford County Tax Assessor and the County Clerk allow individuals to access property ownership information at their offices. The requester would have to provide information about the property, excluding the property owner's details.
How to Find Hartford County Property Records Online
Most record custodians in Hartford County have online databases where individuals can find public records for free. To find property records online using the Hartford County Town and City Clerk's website:
- Go to the Clerk's Office website.
- Scroll down and click the Land Records dropdown arrow
- Click the search link available in the dropdown texts.
- Create an account to log in or search records as a guest.
- Search by party name, recorded date range, instrument number, book and page number, or property description.
- Click the "Search" box to complete the search.
Individuals can opt to access property records on third-party aggregate databases. The most common search criteria are by owner's name or property address.
How to Find Property Owner by Address Free
The Hartford County Office of the Tax Assessor has an online database where individuals can find property ownership information by address at no charge. To locate this tool, scroll down on the Assessor's homepage and click the Assessment Data button below the Property Information section. Enter a street name or street number in the designated fields. A list of properties with such street names or numbers will appear beneath the search area. The requester can view property information, including the owner's name. Click on any link to view more details of a property.
Interested persons can also find property owners by address at no charge when they visit the Hartford County Tax Assessor or Clerk's Office. All that is required is to request to view property records and provide the staff with the property address. The staff would make the desired record available, and the property ownership information would be included.
Hartford County Property Tax Lookup
The Hartford County Office of the Tax Assessor allows individuals to obtain property tax information online or in person. Online requesters can use the Property Assessment Data search tool for a property tax lookup. A search can be performed using the following parameters:
- Parcel ID
- Owner's name
- Street name
- Street number
- Building type
- Year built range
- Number of beds
- Number of baths
- Lot size
- Fin size
- Neighborhood and description
- LUC and description
- Total value
- Sale price
- Sale date
- Book and page numbers
Upon searching, a list of properties relating to the item search will be provided below the search area. Search by parcel ID to get a specific result. In-person requests can be made at the Tax Assessor's Office at any of the following hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday: 8:15 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Office staff would expect each requester to provide some information about the desired property record before processing the request. The office might not charge fees for viewing property records, but copies of such records attract charges.
Most times, purchasing a property necessitates a property tax lookup. A buyer would want to know a property's assessed value to determine if it is worth the price.
How to Find Hartford County Property Appraiser
Property appraisers are responsible for collecting essential data that helps determine the value of a property. Individuals can find Hartford County property appraisers online and in person at the Connecticut Real Estate Commission. Online requests can be made through the License Lookup tool the Commission provides. Select the license type of the real estate appraiser and search by license number, business name/DBA, license status, first name, last name, address, state, city, or Zip. It is better to search by state and city for a more narrowed search. This helps to locate all property appraisers in Hartford County. The search result reveals the property appraiser's name, address, credential number description, type, status, first issuance date on record, effective date, and expiration date.
Individuals can visit the Connecticut eLicense Online website and click on Generate Roster(s) under the License Lookup & Download section. Scroll down and click on the Real Estate, Appraisal, Mobile Home Parks dropdown arrow. Check the "Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisers" or "Certified General Real Estate Appraisers" box to find property appraisers in Hartford County. After checking the appropriate box, scroll down and click on the "Continue" button. A page where requesters can download the available roster of property appraisers in a different format will be displayed. Download the roster in any format to view information about property appraisers in the state (including Hartford County).
Alternatively, individuals can visit the Commission to request Hartford County property appraiser's information. In-person requests should be made between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. The Commission is located at:
Department of Consumer Protection
Division Real Estate Commission
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 901
Hartford, CT 06103-1840
Phone: (860) 713-6000
Fax: (860) 706-1200
Email: dcp.licenseservices@ct.gov
Hartford County Property Assessor
The Property Assessor is responsible for establishing the fair market value of all properties in Hartford County for local property tax purposes. In Hartford County, the assessment year begins October 1st and runs until September 30th of every year. The Assessor can be contacted at:
Office of the Tax Assessor
Hartford City Hall
550 Main St Room 108
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 757-9640
Fax: (860) 722-6142
Email: assessment@hartford.gov
