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$331,504$190 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $165,000 on May 23, 1988

156 ORCHARD ST

ELLINGTON, CT 06029
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,742 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.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$332K
$311K low$352K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · May 23, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,608 (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.$151,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,812

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.Cape Cod
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.67
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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(2)

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.

M
Ellington Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Ellington High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Windermere SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.2 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

156 Orchard St 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 less than 74% of homes in Ellington 06029
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Ellington 06029
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Ellington 06029
  • Older than 88% 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.

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$152K$864K

This home is worth more than 26% 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$331,504
CheaperTypical $423,600Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $250Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,808 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 156 Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllington 06029Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$331,50426% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1907% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,742 ft²47% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac20% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than194212% of homes20% of homes

About 156 Orchard St

How much is 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT is $331,504 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $310,608 to $352,400. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT last sell?

156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT last sold on May 23, 1988 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT?

156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,742 square feet of living space and a 0.67-acre lot.

When was 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT built?

156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT?

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

How does 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT compare to other homes in Ellington 06029?

Among the 5,069 homes in Ellington 06029, it is worth more than 26% of them ($331,504 against a typical $423,600), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($190 against a typical $250), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 1,808 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1942 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 31% 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 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Orchard St, Ellington, CT was $5,608. The county assessed it at $151,160.

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