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$281,751$435 / 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 91How 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 $69,000 on Sep 28, 1989

17 AMES RD

AMSTON, CT 06231
2
Beds
1
Baths
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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$282K
$256K low$307K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$69,000 · Sep 28, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,210 (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.$114,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$111,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,968

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
CountyCAPITOL
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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Rham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Rham Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Gilead Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.1 mi

District: Regional High School District 08

Neighborhood · ZIP 06231These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
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.4,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.258 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$144,085
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$166,969
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

17 Ames Rd 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 95% of homes in Amston 06231
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Capitol County
  • Among the smallest homes in Amston 06231
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Amston 06231
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Capitol County

What homes are worth in Amston 06231

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

This home
$226K$874K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Amston 06231.

How it measures up in Amston 06231

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amston 06231.

Estimated value$281,751
CheaperTypical $467,722Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$435
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area648 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,814 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1.42 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 17 Ames Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmston 06231Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,7515% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43597% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than648 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac9% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than197438% of homes65% of homes

About 17 Ames Rd

How much is 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT is $281,751 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $256,315 to $307,187. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT last sell?

17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT last sold on Sep 28, 1989 for $69,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT?

17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 648 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT built?

17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT?

17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT is assigned to Rham High School (high), rated A; Rham Middle School (middle), rated B+; Gilead Hill School (elementary). All sit in Regional High School District 08. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT compare to other homes in Amston 06231?

Among the 1,545 homes in Amston 06231, it is worth more than 5% of them ($281,751 against a typical $467,722), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($435 against a typical $260), it is bigger than almost none of them (648 ft² against a typical 1,814 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 1.42 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1974 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 17% 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 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Ames Rd, Amston, CT was $4,210. The county assessed it at $114,240.

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