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$362,942$345 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on Oct 15, 1998

144 PAINTER AVE

WEST HAVEN, CT 06516
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,052 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$363K
$325K low$400K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Oct 15, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,039 (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.$203,840 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,510
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,688

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.Ranch
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
West Haven High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Savin Rock Community SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
M
Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: West Haven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06516These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,120
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,709
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.58%

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How this home compares

144 Painter Ave 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 69% of homes in West Haven Center
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in West Haven Center
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in West Haven Center
  • Older than 66% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

What homes are worth in West Haven 06516

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

This home
$120K$583K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in West Haven 06516.

How it measures up in West Haven 06516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Haven 06516.

Estimated value$362,942
CheaperTypical $357,074Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$345
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 144 Painter Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Haven CenterWest Haven 06516South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$362,94269% of homes53% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34596% of homes86% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,052 ft²21% of homes25% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac89% of homes82% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than195061% of homes41% of homes34% of homes

About 144 Painter Ave

How much is 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT is $362,942 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $325,400 to $400,484. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT last sell?

144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT last sold on Oct 15, 1998 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT?

144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,052 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT built?

144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT?

144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT is assigned to West Haven High School (high), rated D+; Savin Rock Community School (elementary), rated B; Harry M. Bailey Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in West Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT compare to other homes in West Haven 06516?

Among the 14,662 homes in West Haven 06516, it is worth more than 53% of them ($362,942 against a typical $357,074), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($345 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,052 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1950 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 33% 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 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT was $7,039. The county assessed it at $203,840.

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