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$683,260$340 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $585,000 on Jul 2, 2024

278 STEELE RD

WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,011 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.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$683K
$626K low$741K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$585,000 · Jul 2, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,102 (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.$270,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$270,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,182

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.Tudor
CountyCAPITOL
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.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(6)

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.

M
Bristow Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Hall High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Aiken SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi

District: West Hartford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06117These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.1%
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.17,931
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,383
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$187,623
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.56%

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How this home compares

278 Steele Rd 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 more than 90% of homes in Capitol County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Capitol County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Capitol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in West Hartford 06117
  • Older than 98% of homes in West Hartford 06117

What homes are worth in West Hartford 06117

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

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$356K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in West Hartford 06117.

How it measures up in West Hartford 06117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Hartford 06117.

Estimated value$683,260
CheaperTypical $581,233Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$340
CheaperTypical $291Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area2,011 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,033 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 278 Steele Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Hartford 06117Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$683,26066% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34085% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,011 ft²48% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac5% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than19242% of homes11% of homes

About 278 Steele Rd

How much is 278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT is $683,260 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $625,581 to $740,939. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT last sell?

278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT last sold on Jul 2, 2024 for $585,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT?

278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,011 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT built?

278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a tudor home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT?

278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT is assigned to Bristow Middle School (middle), rated A-; Hall High School (high), rated A+; Aiken School (elementary), rated A. All sit in West Hartford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT compare to other homes in West Hartford 06117?

Among the 5,168 homes in West Hartford 06117, it is worth more than 66% of them ($683,260 against a typical $581,233), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($340 against a typical $291), it is bigger than 48% of them (2,011 ft² against a typical 2,033 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1924 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 90% 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 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Steele Rd, West Hartford, CT was $12,102. The county assessed it at $270,260.

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