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$317,199$310 / 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 96How 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

196 CHARLES ST

MERIDEN, CT 06451
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,022 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.
0.42 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$317K
$304K low$330K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,918 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$122,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,200

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.0.42
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.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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.

E
Hanover SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Orville H. Platt High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Meriden School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06451These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,237
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,428 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,647
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

196 Charles 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 81% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Meriden 06451
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Meriden 06451
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Meriden 06451
  • Older than 65% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

What homes are worth in Meriden 06451

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

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$209K$640K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Meriden 06451.

How it measures up in Meriden 06451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Meriden 06451.

Estimated value$317,199
CheaperTypical $337,199Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$310
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,022 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,526 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 196 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMeriden 06451South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$317,19940% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31091% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,022 ft²12% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac78% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than195149% of homes35% of homes

About 196 Charles St

How much is 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT is $317,199 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $304,005 to $330,393. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT last sell?

196 Charles St, Meriden, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT?

196 Charles St, Meriden, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,022 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT built?

196 Charles St, Meriden, CT was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT?

196 Charles St, Meriden, CT is assigned to Hanover School (elementary), rated C-; Orville H. Platt High School (high), rated D+; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Meriden School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT compare to other homes in Meriden 06451?

Among the 6,687 homes in Meriden 06451, it is worth more than 40% of them ($317,199 against a typical $337,199), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($310 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,022 ft² against a typical 1,526 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1951 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 19% 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 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 196 Charles St, Meriden, CT was $4,918. The county assessed it at $122,640.

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