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$293,364$272 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $228,000 on May 2, 2006

278 PROSPECT AVE

MERIDEN, CT 06451
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,080 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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

$293K
$275K low$311K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$228,000 · May 2, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,788 (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.$144,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,038

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
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
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(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.

E
Casimir Pulaski SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Orville H. Platt High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Meriden School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06451These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.24,237
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,428 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,647
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.58%

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How this home compares

278 Prospect 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Meriden 06451
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Meriden 06451
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Meriden 06451

What homes are worth in Meriden 06451

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

This home
$213K$657K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Meriden 06451.

How it measures up in Meriden 06451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Meriden 06451.

Estimated value$293,364
CheaperTypical $339,308Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,517 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 278 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMeriden 06451South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,36426% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27274% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²17% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac54% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than197276% of homes66% of homes

About 278 Prospect Ave

How much is 278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT is $293,364 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $275,409 to $311,319. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT last sell?

278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT last sold on May 2, 2006 for $228,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT?

278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT built?

278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT?

278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT is assigned to Casimir Pulaski School (elementary), rated B-; Orville H. Platt High School (high), rated C-; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Meriden School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT compare to other homes in Meriden 06451?

Among the 6,687 homes in Meriden 06451, it is worth more than 26% of them ($293,364 against a typical $339,308), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($272 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,517 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1972 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 13% 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 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 278 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT was $5,788. The county assessed it at $144,340.

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