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Property Description
Great house looking for a new owner in the new year. Bright Cape close to the high school. Freshly painted and new carpet installed recently. The home is ready for your personal touches. This home has all the 1940s charm - arched doorways, hardwood floors, good sized rooms, and a charming fireplace. There are two bedrooms on the first floor. The second floor is one large room that has been used as a bedroom. There are many updates - front walkway, boiler, water heater, oil tank, and roof. The basement is a walk out with a glass door. It is ready to be finished or to be used as storage. The deck is large and accessible from the kitchen and the backyard. The neighborhood is quiet and has easy access to shops, medical facilities, and schools. The solar panels are great for your electric bills. Seller only gets electric bills in the winter. Electronic Surveillance is in place. Seller prefers an "As-Is" sale. Please turn off lights. Please do not touch furnace shut off switch or light timer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 Benton St
General
- Price: $245,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24146582
- Updated: 1/6/2026
- Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Cable - Available
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Family Room: Family Room, Upper
- Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck
- Color: Tan
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking: None, Paved, Off Street Parking
Location
- County: Hartford
- Neighborhood: Bowers
- Driving Directions: East Center Street or West Middle Turnpike to Benton Street
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- Middle School: Per Board of Ed
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Community
- Community Name: Bowers
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Full With Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Square Feet: 2,543
- Above Ground: 1,152 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 1,391 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Zoning: RA
- Lot Description: Cleared
Green Features
- Energy Features: Active Solar
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $125,400
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 627889
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Susan King
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Schools
Schools serving 85 Benton St
School District:Manchester School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bowers School 65 North School Street, Manchester, CT 06042 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Illing Middle School 227 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Manchester High School, Manchester, CT 134 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 85 Benton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/30/2025
Listed
$245,000
110.84%
MLS
5/02/2001
Sold
$116,200
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 85 Benton St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,993
3%
$125,400
—
2023
$4,850
4%
$125,400
—
2023
$4,665
3%
$125,400
—
2022
$4,529
17%
$125,400
36%
2021
$3,870
—
$92,300
—
2020
$3,865
—
$92,300
—
2019
$3,849
2%
$92,300
—
2018
$3,776
3%
$92,300
—
2017
$3,669
-4%
$92,300
-4%
2016
$3,817
1%
$96,200
—
2015
$3,790
2%
$96,200
—
2014
$3,718
3%
$96,200
—
2011
$3,602
—
$96,200
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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85 Benton Street, Manchester, CT 06040 (MLS# 24146582) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 85 Benton Street is currently listed for $245,000 and was received on December 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 85 Benton Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Manchester? You can browse all Manchester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

