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$494,500$459 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $247,000 on Jun 29, 2016

17 BALSAM RD

WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,078 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$495K
$447K low$542K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$247,000 · Jun 29, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,445 (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.$262,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$94,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$257,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$398,034

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.4 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Split Level
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Evarts C. Stevens School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.6 mi
M
Dag Hammarskjold Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Lyman Hall High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Wallingford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06492These 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.71
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
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.43,444
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,078 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,899
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,841
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.58%

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How this home compares

17 Balsam 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Wallingford 06492
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

What homes are worth in Wallingford 06492

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

This home
$159K$870K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Wallingford 06492.

How it measures up in Wallingford 06492

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wallingford 06492.

Estimated value$494,500
CheaperTypical $447,696Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$459
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,078 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 17 Balsam Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWallingford 06492South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,50064% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45998% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,078 ft²19% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac52% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than195838% of homes47% of homes

About 17 Balsam Rd

How much is 17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT is $494,500 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $446,561 to $542,439. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT last sell?

17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT last sold on Jun 29, 2016 for $247,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT?

17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,078 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT built?

17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT?

17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT is assigned to Evarts C. Stevens School (elementary); Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (middle), rated C+; Lyman Hall High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wallingford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT compare to other homes in Wallingford 06492?

Among the 14,833 homes in Wallingford 06492, it is worth more than 64% of them ($494,500 against a typical $447,696), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($459 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,078 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1958 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 63% 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 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Balsam Rd, Wallingford, CT was $6,445. The county assessed it at $262,300.

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