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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $137,000 on Jul 24, 2019

278 NEW HAVEN AVE

WATERBURY, CT 06708
6
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,920 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
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.$137,000 · Jul 24, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,717 (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.$171,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$149,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,099

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyNAUGATUCK VALLEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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
B. W. Tinker Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
West Side Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Waterbury School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06708These 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.81
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 100.69

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,336
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,401
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.58%

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How this home compares

278 New Haven Ave 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 85% of homes in Town Plot
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Town Plot
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Waterbury 06708

How it measures up in Waterbury 06708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterbury 06708.

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 278 New Haven Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTown PlotWaterbury 06708Naugatuck Valley County
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²85% of homes81% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac73% of homes60% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than198170% of homes74% of homes66% of homes

About 278 New Haven Ave

When did 278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT last sell?

278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT last sold on Jul 24, 2019 for $137,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT?

278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT built?

278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT?

278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT is assigned to B. W. Tinker Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Kennedy High School (high), rated D-; West Side Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Waterbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT compare to other homes in Waterbury 06708?

Among the 8,807 homes in Waterbury 06708, it is bigger than 81% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1981 against a typical 1959). 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 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 278 New Haven Ave, Waterbury, CT was $7,717. The county assessed it at $171,570.

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