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Last sold for $270,000 on Jun 1, 2000

278 BLACK ROCK TPKE

REDDING, CT 06896
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,552 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.
2.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Jun 1, 2000
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$191,000
UNION SAVINGS BANK DANBURY · recorded Jun 1, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,680 (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.$327,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$156,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$327,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$229,390

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
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.22
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
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(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.

H
Joel Barlow High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Redding Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 mi
M
John Read Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Regional High School District 09

Neighborhood · ZIP 06896These 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 100.87

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,817
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.305 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,682
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$214,772
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

278 Black Rock Tpke 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.

  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Redding 06896
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Western Connecticut County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Redding 06896

How it measures up in Redding 06896

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Redding 06896.

Living area1,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,519 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size2.22 ac
SmallerTypical 2.14 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 278 Black Rock Tpke ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRedding 06896Western Connecticut County
Living areabigger than1,552 ft²16% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.22 ac54% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than195523% of homes31% of homes

About 278 Black Rock Tpke

When did 278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT last sell?

278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT last sold on Jun 1, 2000 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT?

278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet of living space and a 2.22-acre lot.

When was 278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT built?

278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT?

278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT is assigned to Joel Barlow High School (high), rated B+; Redding Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; John Read Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Regional High School District 09. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT compare to other homes in Redding 06896?

Among the 3,135 homes in Redding 06896, it is bigger than 16% of them (1,552 ft² against a typical 2,519 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (2.22 ac against a typical 2.14 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1955 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT was $9,680. The county assessed it at $327,700.

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