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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $325,000 on Mar 6, 2012

159 ADAMS ST

MANCHESTER, CT 06042
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,838 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.
1847
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · Mar 6, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,838 (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.$121,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,050

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyCAPITOL
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.Hot Water
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.

E
Verplanck Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Manchester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Illing Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Manchester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06042These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,272 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,217
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

159 Adams 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Robertson
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Capitol County
  • Among the oldest homes in Manchester 06042

How it measures up in Manchester 06042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Manchester 06042.

Living area1,838 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1847
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 159 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRobertsonManchester 06042Capitol County
Living areabigger than1,838 ft²86% of homes84% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac48% of homes48% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than18472% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 159 Adams St

When did 159 Adams St, Manchester, CT last sell?

159 Adams St, Manchester, CT last sold on Mar 6, 2012 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Adams St, Manchester, CT?

159 Adams St, Manchester, CT has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,838 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 159 Adams St, Manchester, CT built?

159 Adams St, Manchester, CT was built in 1847, making it 179 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Adams St, Manchester, CT?

159 Adams St, Manchester, CT is assigned to Verplanck Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Manchester High School (high), rated C-; Illing Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Manchester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Adams St, Manchester, CT compare to other homes in Manchester 06042?

Among the 6,430 homes in Manchester 06042, it is bigger than 84% of them (1,838 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1847 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Adams St, Manchester, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Adams St, Manchester, CT was $4,838. The county assessed it at $121,500.

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