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$243,360$213 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $75,000 on Oct 29, 1993

159 WASHINGTON AVE

TORRINGTON, CT 06790
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,142 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$243K
$228K low$259K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Oct 29, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,067 (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.$157,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,446

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
CountyNORTHWEST HILLS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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

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
Vogel-Wetmore Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.5 mi
H
Torrington High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Torrington Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Torrington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06790These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.33,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.788 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,369
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,481
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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 Washington 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 less than 91% of homes in Northwest Hills County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Northwest Hills County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Northwest Hills County
  • Among the smallest lots in Northwest Hills County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Torrington 06790

What homes are worth in Torrington 06790

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

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$157K$553K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Torrington 06790.

How it measures up in Torrington 06790

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Torrington 06790.

Estimated value$243,360
CheaperTypical $301,062Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,142 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 159 Washington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTorrington 06790Northwest Hills County
Estimated valuepricier than$243,36021% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21348% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,142 ft²25% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191816% of homes16% of homes

About 159 Washington Ave

How much is 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT is $243,360 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $228,120 to $258,600. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT last sell?

159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT last sold on Oct 29, 1993 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT?

159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,142 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT built?

159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT?

159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT is assigned to Vogel-Wetmore Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Torrington High School (high), rated D-; Torrington Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Torrington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT compare to other homes in Torrington 06790?

Among the 12,288 homes in Torrington 06790, it is worth more than 21% of them ($243,360 against a typical $301,062), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($213 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,142 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1918 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Northwest Hills County, it is worth more than 9% 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 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Washington Ave, Torrington, CT was $6,067. The county assessed it at $157,780.

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