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$440,910$347 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

178 S ELM ST

WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,272 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$441K
$399K low$483K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,319 (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.$262,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$374,286

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.9 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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.Ranch
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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
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(4)

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.

H
Lyman Hall High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Dag Hammarskjold Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Evarts C. Stevens School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.0 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

178 S Elm 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Wallingford 06492
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Wallingford 06492

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
$158K$842K

This home is worth more than 49% 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$440,910
CheaperTypical $446,669Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $297Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,272 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,442 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 178 S Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWallingford 06492South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$440,91049% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34777% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,272 ft²37% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac20% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than196041% of homes51% of homes

About 178 S Elm St

How much is 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT is $440,910 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $398,515 to $483,305. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT last sell?

178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT?

178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,272 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT built?

178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT?

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

How does 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT compare to other homes in Wallingford 06492?

Among the 14,834 homes in Wallingford 06492, it is worth more than 49% of them ($440,910 against a typical $446,669), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($347 against a typical $297), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,272 ft² against a typical 1,442 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1960 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 52% 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 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT was $6,319. The county assessed it at $262,000.

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