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$277,428$292 / 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 $195,000 on Feb 8, 2021

278 MIDDLEFIELD ST

MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
2
Beds
1
Baths
949 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.
1.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$277K
$259K low$296K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Feb 8, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,091 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$124,790 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,790
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.128 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Snow SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Beman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Middletown High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Middletown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06457These 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.89
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 100.64

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.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,944
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,028 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,110
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,781
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

278 Middlefield 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 91% of homes in Lower Connecticut River Valley County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Middletown 06457
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Middletown 06457
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Middletown 06457
  • Older than 74% of homes in Lower Connecticut River Valley County

What homes are worth in Middletown 06457

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

This home
$137K$760K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Middletown 06457.

How it measures up in Middletown 06457

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Middletown 06457.

Estimated value$277,428
CheaperTypical $371,635Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $252Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area949 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size1.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 278 Middlefield St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMiddletown 06457Lower Connecticut River Valley County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,42819% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29278% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than949 ft²10% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.34 ac90% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than195227% of homes26% of homes

About 278 Middlefield St

How much is 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT is $277,428 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $258,848 to $296,008. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT last sell?

278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT last sold on Feb 8, 2021 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT?

278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 949 square feet of living space and a 1.34-acre lot.

When was 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT built?

278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT?

278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT is assigned to Snow School (elementary), rated C; Beman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Middletown High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Middletown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT compare to other homes in Middletown 06457?

Among the 12,599 homes in Middletown 06457, it is worth more than 19% of them ($277,428 against a typical $371,635), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($292 against a typical $252), it is bigger than 10% of them (949 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (1.34 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1952 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, it is worth more than 9% 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 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Middlefield St, Middletown, CT was $5,091. The county assessed it at $124,790.

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