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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $100,000 on Feb 1, 2012

270 WATER ST

CANTERBURY, CT 06331
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,516 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1750
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Feb 1, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,929 (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.$234,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$227,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,080

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
54
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyNORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.

E
Canterbury Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.4 mi
M
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Parish Hill High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi

District: Canterbury School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06331These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
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.5,156
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.128 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,406
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,033
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

270 Water 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Canterbury 06331
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Canterbury 06331
  • Among the oldest homes in Canterbury 06331

How it measures up in Canterbury 06331

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Canterbury 06331.

Living area2,516 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 2.93 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1750
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 270 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCanterbury 06331Northeastern Connecticut County
Living areabigger than2,516 ft²89% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac34% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than1750almost no homesalmost no homes

About 270 Water St

When did 270 Water St, Canterbury, CT last sell?

270 Water St, Canterbury, CT last sold on Feb 1, 2012 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 270 Water St, Canterbury, CT?

270 Water St, Canterbury, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,516 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 270 Water St, Canterbury, CT built?

270 Water St, Canterbury, CT was built in 1750, making it 276 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 270 Water St, Canterbury, CT?

270 Water St, Canterbury, CT is assigned to Canterbury Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School (middle), rated B; Parish Hill High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Canterbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 270 Water St, Canterbury, CT compare to other homes in Canterbury 06331?

Among the 2,026 homes in Canterbury 06331, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,516 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (2 ac against a typical 2.93 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1750 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 270 Water St, Canterbury, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 270 Water St, Canterbury, CT was $3,929. The county assessed it at $234,400.

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