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$550,279$386 / 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
Last sold for $254,600 on May 3, 2005

26 DEFOREST DR

NORTH BRANFORD, CT 06471
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,425 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
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.

Valuation

$550K
$495K low$606K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$254,600 · May 3, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,471 (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.$349,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$498,715

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.0.50
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Francis Walsh Intermediate SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Mary R. Tisko Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 mi
H
Branford High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Branford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06471These 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.80
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 100.65

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
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.6,910
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.746 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,112
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

26 Deforest 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.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in North Branford 06471
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in North Branford 06471
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in North Branford 06471
  • Among the newest homes in North Branford 06471

What homes are worth in North Branford 06471

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

This home
$240K$777K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in North Branford 06471.

How it measures up in North Branford 06471

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Branford 06471.

Estimated value$550,279
CheaperTypical $451,944Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$386
CheaperTypical $306Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,425 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 26 Deforest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Branford 06471South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$550,27977% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38690% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,425 ft²50% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac31% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than2021almost all homesalmost all homes

About 26 Deforest Dr

How much is 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT is $550,279 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $494,908 to $605,650. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT last sell?

26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT last sold on May 3, 2005 for $254,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT?

26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,425 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT built?

26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT?

26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT is assigned to Francis Walsh Intermediate School (middle), rated B-; Mary R. Tisko Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Branford High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Branford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT compare to other homes in North Branford 06471?

Among the 2,629 homes in North Branford 06471, it is worth more than 77% of them ($550,279 against a typical $451,944), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($386 against a typical $306), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,425 ft² against a typical 1,425 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2021 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 71% 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 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 26 Deforest Dr, North Branford, CT was $7,471. The county assessed it at $349,100.

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