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$585,585$202 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

12 GEM DR

ELLINGTON, CT 06029
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,893 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$586K
$562K low$609K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,494 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$228,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,570
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,390
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,272

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.97
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Windermere SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Ellington Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Ellington High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Ellington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06029These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,158
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.481 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,062
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,959
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

12 Gem Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Capitol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Ellington 06029
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Capitol County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Capitol County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Ellington 06029

What homes are worth in Ellington 06029

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$152K$864K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Ellington 06029.

How it measures up in Ellington 06029

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellington 06029.

Estimated value$585,585
CheaperTypical $423,600Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $250Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,893 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,808 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.97 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 12 Gem Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllington 06029Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$585,58576% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20212% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,893 ft²88% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.97 ac57% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than196027% of homes44% of homes

About 12 Gem Dr

How much is 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT is $585,585 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $562,339 to $608,831. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT last sell?

12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT?

12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,893 square feet of living space and a 0.97-acre lot.

When was 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT built?

12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT?

12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT is assigned to Windermere School (elementary), rated A; Ellington Middle School (middle), rated A; Ellington High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Ellington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT compare to other homes in Ellington 06029?

Among the 5,069 homes in Ellington 06029, it is worth more than 76% of them ($585,585 against a typical $423,600), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($202 against a typical $250), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,893 ft² against a typical 1,808 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.97 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1960 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 83% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Gem Dr, Ellington, CT was $8,494. The county assessed it at $228,960.

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