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281 Gardner Ave

NEW LONDON, CT 06320
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 196766 units680–1,190 ft²
$12M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$189K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$211
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+6.2%vs the New London ZIP median sale $/ft² ($199)

Sales Performance

$215K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+30.3%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
1.5%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+1.2%per yeartypical hold 9.1 yrsfrom 119 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871992199920042011201620212026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871992199920042011201620212026

204 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$156K$177K$198K$220K680 ft²782 ft²884 ft²986 ft²1,088 ft²1,190 ft²
1 bd2 bd3 bd
1 bed
15 units
2 bed
41 units
3 bed
10 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
39 units
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
10 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
9 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft²
6 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 970 ft²
2 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$156K–$163K
3 units
$164K–$170K
11 units
$173K–$179K
4 units
$180K–$187K
8 units
$188K–$196K
34 units
$197K–$199K
5 units
$220K–$220K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.59%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.9%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.12.7 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.44%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.38%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$167,009
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$2,401
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.2

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit H4Jul 13, 2026$215,000Unit G5Jun 11, 2025$161,500Unit E3May 12, 2025$169,000Unit G3Mar 19, 2025$165,000Unit C6Oct 16, 2024$146,000Unit K2Oct 1, 2024$152,000Unit C3Aug 7, 2024$160,000Unit K2Apr 12, 2024$140,000Unit K5May 1, 2023$125,000Unit B3Apr 25, 2023$133,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Bennie Dover Jackson International Education and Dual Language Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
New London Visual & Performing Arts Magnet SchoolD
High · Grades 6–11 · 2.4 mi

District: New London School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06320These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,649
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,337 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,460
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

281 Gardner Ave # A1
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft²
$164K
281 Gardner Ave # B1
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$181K
281 Gardner Ave # C1
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # D1
2 bd · 1 ba · 970 ft²
$170K
281 Gardner Ave # E1
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$188K
281 Gardner Ave # F1
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$189K
281 Gardner Ave # G1
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # H1
2 bd · 1 ba · 970 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # I1
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$170K
281 Gardner Ave # J1
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$170K
281 Gardner Ave # K1
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$170K
281 Gardner Ave # A2
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$170K
281 Gardner Ave # B2
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$177K
281 Gardner Ave # C2
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$170K
281 Gardner Ave # D2
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$194K
281 Gardner Ave # E2
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$170K
281 Gardner Ave # F2
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$173K
281 Gardner Ave # G2
1 bd · 1 ba · 750 ft²
$170K
281 Gardner Ave # H2
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$196K
281 Gardner Ave # I2
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # J2
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$180K
281 Gardner Ave # K2
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft²
$181K
281 Gardner Ave # A3
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft²
$157K
281 Gardner Ave # B3
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$195K
281 Gardner Ave # C3
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$197K
281 Gardner Ave # D3
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$195K
281 Gardner Ave # E3
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$192K
281 Gardner Ave # F3
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$189K
281 Gardner Ave # G3
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # H3
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$195K
281 Gardner Ave # I3
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$199K
281 Gardner Ave # J3
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$197K
281 Gardner Ave # K3
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$195K
281 Gardner Ave # A4
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$194K
281 Gardner Ave # B4
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$194K
281 Gardner Ave # C4
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$189K
281 Gardner Ave # D4
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$194K
281 Gardner Ave # E4
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$197K
281 Gardner Ave # F4
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$195K
281 Gardner Ave # G4
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$186K
281 Gardner Ave # H4
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$220K
281 Gardner Ave # I4
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$194K
281 Gardner Ave # J4
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$196K
281 Gardner Ave # K4
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft²
$165K
281 Gardner Ave # A5
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft²
$165K
281 Gardner Ave # B5
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$194K
281 Gardner Ave # C5
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$189K
281 Gardner Ave # D5
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$186K
281 Gardner Ave # E5
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$186K
281 Gardner Ave # F5
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$156K
281 Gardner Ave # G5
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$182K
281 Gardner Ave # H5
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$196K
281 Gardner Ave # I5
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$189K
281 Gardner Ave # J5
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # K5
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$193K
281 Gardner Ave # A6
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # B6
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # C6
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$179K
281 Gardner Ave # D6
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$199K
281 Gardner Ave # E6
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$187K
281 Gardner Ave # F6
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$189K
281 Gardner Ave # G6
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$189K
281 Gardner Ave # H6
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 ft²
$179K
281 Gardner Ave # I6
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$190K
281 Gardner Ave # J6
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft²
$195K
281 Gardner Ave # K6
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft²
$163K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 281 Gardner Ave

How many units are in 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT?

281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT has 66 residential units across built in 1967, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 66 units at 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT is $189,345. That works out to $211 per square foot. Units run from 680 to 1,190 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT expensive for New London?

Units at 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT carry a median of $211 per square foot, 6% above the New London median of $199 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT?

1 units at 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT sold in the last 12 months, out of 204 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 1.5% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $215K.

Have units at 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT appreciated?

Across 119 repeat sales of the same unit, 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT returned a median 1.2% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 9.1 years.

What floor plans does 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT have?

The most common plan at 281 Gardner Ave, New London, CT is a 2-bedroom of 900 square feet, repeated 39 times, with a median estimate of $190,009. TopHap identifies 5 recurring plans in the building.

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