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Last sold for $244,000 on Oct 31, 1989

178 W RIDGE DR

WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,878 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$244,000 · Oct 31, 1989
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$510,000
WORTH FUNDING INC · recorded Sep 4, 2003
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$324,000
AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE CORP
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$51,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,698 (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.$238,910 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$238,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,237

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
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Norfeldt SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Hall High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
King Philip Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: West Hartford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06117These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.1%
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.17,878
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,725 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,405
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$187,620
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

178 W Ridge Dr 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in West Hartford 06117
  • Newer than 74% of homes in West Hartford 06117

How it measures up in West Hartford 06117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Hartford 06117.

Living area1,878 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,030 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 178 W Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Hartford 06117Capitol County
Living areabigger than1,878 ft²41% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac26% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196474% of homes50% of homes

About 178 W Ridge Dr

When did 178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT last sell?

178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT last sold on Oct 31, 1989 for $244,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT?

178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,878 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT built?

178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT?

178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT is assigned to Norfeldt School (elementary), rated A+; Hall High School (high), rated A+; King Philip Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in West Hartford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT compare to other homes in West Hartford 06117?

Among the 5,168 homes in West Hartford 06117, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,878 ft² against a typical 2,030 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1964 against a typical 1957). 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 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 W Ridge Dr, West Hartford, CT was $10,698. The county assessed it at $238,910.

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