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$458,766$197 / 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 93How 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 $277,500 on May 28, 2020

261 STEELE ST

NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,334 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$459K
$428K low$490K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$277,500 · May 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,392 (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.$214,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$214,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,940

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.0.31
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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(8)

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
Slade Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
New Britain High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: New Britain School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06052These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.8,330
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,019 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,757
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,323
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

261 Steele 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 more than 83% of homes in New Britain 06052
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Capitol County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Capitol County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in New Britain 06052

What homes are worth in New Britain 06052

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

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$118K$606K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in New Britain 06052.

How it measures up in New Britain 06052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Britain 06052.

Estimated value$458,766
CheaperTypical $371,498Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,334 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,962 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 261 Steele St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Britain 06052Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$458,76683% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19738% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,334 ft²65% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac63% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195870% of homes41% of homes

About 261 Steele St

How much is 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT is $458,766 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $427,764 to $489,768. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT last sell?

261 Steele St, New Britain, CT last sold on May 28, 2020 for $277,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT?

261 Steele St, New Britain, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,334 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT built?

261 Steele St, New Britain, CT was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT?

261 Steele St, New Britain, CT is assigned to Slade Middle School (middle), rated F; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; New Britain High School (high), rated D-. All sit in New Britain School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT compare to other homes in New Britain 06052?

Among the 2,306 homes in New Britain 06052, it is worth more than 83% of them ($458,766 against a typical $371,498), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($197 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 65% of them (2,334 ft² against a typical 1,962 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1958 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 65% 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 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Steele St, New Britain, CT was $8,392. The county assessed it at $214,200.

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