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$675,505$478 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $166,000 on Jun 1, 1998

178 SCHOOL ST

FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,414 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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

$676K
$637K low$714K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$166,000 · Jun 1, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,856 (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.$276,710 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$204,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$276,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$193,697

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
CountyGREATER BRIDGEPORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Holland Hill SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Fairfield Woods Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Fairfield Ludlowe High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Fairfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06824These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,023
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$178,735
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$239,617
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 School 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Fairfield 06824
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Greater Bridgeport County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Fairfield 06824
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Fairfield 06824

What homes are worth in Fairfield 06824

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

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$411K$3.8M

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Fairfield 06824.

How it measures up in Fairfield 06824

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairfield 06824.

Estimated value$675,505
CheaperTypical $1,192,477Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$478
CheaperTypical $563Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,414 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,085 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 178 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairfield 06824Greater Bridgeport County
Estimated valuepricier than$675,50510% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47825% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,414 ft²24% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac17% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than195136% of homes39% of homes

About 178 School St

How much is 178 School St, Fairfield, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 School St, Fairfield, CT is $675,505 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $636,579 to $714,431. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 School St, Fairfield, CT last sell?

178 School St, Fairfield, CT last sold on Jun 1, 1998 for $166,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 School St, Fairfield, CT?

178 School St, Fairfield, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,414 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 178 School St, Fairfield, CT built?

178 School St, Fairfield, CT was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 School St, Fairfield, CT?

178 School St, Fairfield, CT is assigned to Holland Hill School (elementary), rated A; Fairfield Woods Middle School (middle), rated A; Fairfield Ludlowe High School (high), rated A. All sit in Fairfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 School St, Fairfield, CT compare to other homes in Fairfield 06824?

Among the 11,325 homes in Fairfield 06824, it is worth more than 10% of them ($675,505 against a typical $1,192,477), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($478 against a typical $563), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,414 ft² against a typical 2,085 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1951 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Greater Bridgeport County, it is worth more than 64% 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 School St, Fairfield, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 School St, Fairfield, CT was $7,856. The county assessed it at $276,710.

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