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$427,001$259 / 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 98How 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 $228,000 on Aug 5, 2004

168 FOREST AVE

WATERBURY, CT 06708
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,648 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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

$427K
$418K low$436K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$228,000 · Aug 5, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,297 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$237,580 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,870
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$420,424

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
CountyNAUGATUCK VALLEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1997
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.66
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(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.

M
West Side Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
B. W. Tinker Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Waterbury School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06708These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.32,336
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,401
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

168 Forest 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 92% of homes in Waterbury 06708
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in West Side Manor
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Waterbury 06708
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Waterbury 06708

What homes are worth in Waterbury 06708

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

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$119K$487K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Waterbury 06708.

How it measures up in Waterbury 06708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterbury 06708.

Estimated value$427,001
CheaperTypical $315,751Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$259
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,648 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 168 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Side ManorWaterbury 06708Naugatuck Valley County
Estimated valuepricier than$427,00183% of homes92% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25960% of homes63% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,648 ft²77% of homes70% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac94% of homes97% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than197846% of homes70% of homes64% of homes

About 168 Forest Ave

How much is 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT is $427,001 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $417,753 to $436,249. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT last sell?

168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT last sold on Aug 5, 2004 for $228,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT?

168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,648 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT built?

168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT?

168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT is assigned to West Side Middle School (middle), rated D; Kennedy High School (high), rated F; B. W. Tinker Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Waterbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT compare to other homes in Waterbury 06708?

Among the 8,806 homes in Waterbury 06708, it is worth more than 92% of them ($427,001 against a typical $315,751), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($259 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,648 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1978 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Naugatuck Valley County, it is worth more than 59% 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 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 168 Forest Ave, Waterbury, CT was $10,297. The county assessed it at $237,580.

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