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$317,564$222 / 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 91How 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

242 W MAIN ST

PLAINVILLE, CT 06062
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,431 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$318K
$289K low$346K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,454 (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.$129,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,748

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.Bungalow
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.Garage, Detached
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

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.

M
Middle School of PlainvilleB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Louis Toffolon SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Plainville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Plainville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06062These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.17,194
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,873 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,451
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,792
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.56%

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How this home compares

242 W Main 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 72% of homes in Capitol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Plainville 06062
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Capitol County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Plainville 06062

What homes are worth in Plainville 06062

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

This home
$139K$598K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Plainville 06062.

How it measures up in Plainville 06062

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainville 06062.

Estimated value$317,564
CheaperTypical $340,555Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$222
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,431 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 242 W Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainville 06062Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$317,56440% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22222% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,431 ft²62% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac32% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than192411% of homes11% of homes

About 242 W Main St

How much is 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT is $317,564 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $288,977 to $346,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT last sell?

242 W Main St, Plainville, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT?

242 W Main St, Plainville, CT has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,431 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT built?

242 W Main St, Plainville, CT was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT?

242 W Main St, Plainville, CT is assigned to Middle School of Plainville (middle), rated B; Louis Toffolon School (elementary), rated B+; Plainville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Plainville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT compare to other homes in Plainville 06062?

Among the 6,376 homes in Plainville 06062, it is worth more than 40% of them ($317,564 against a typical $340,555), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($222 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,431 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1924 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 28% 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 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 W Main St, Plainville, CT was $4,454. The county assessed it at $129,640.

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