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$199,000$124 / 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 82How 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

279 RIVER RD

PUTNAM, CT 06260
1.5
Baths
1,606 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.
2.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1840
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$199K
$163K low$235K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$199,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$159,200

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,771 (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.$199,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,650

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.Conventional
CountyNORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.03
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 06260These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.10%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,441
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.472 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,120
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,210
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.56%

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

279 River 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Putnam 06260
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Putnam 06260
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Putnam 06260
  • Older than 98% of homes in Putnam 06260

What homes are worth in Putnam 06260

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

This home
$210K$659K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Putnam 06260.

How it measures up in Putnam 06260

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Putnam 06260.

Estimated value$199,000
CheaperTypical $345,577Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,606 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,586 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size2.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1840
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 279 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePutnam 06260Northeastern Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$199,000almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$124almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,606 ft²52% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.03 ac78% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than18402% of homes4% of homes

About 279 River Rd

How much is 279 River Rd, Putnam, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 River Rd, Putnam, CT is $199,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $163,090 to $234,910. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 River Rd, Putnam, CT last sell?

279 River Rd, Putnam, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 River Rd, Putnam, CT?

279 River Rd, Putnam, CT has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,606 square feet of living space and a 2.03-acre lot.

When was 279 River Rd, Putnam, CT built?

279 River Rd, Putnam, CT was built in 1840, making it 186 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

How does 279 River Rd, Putnam, CT compare to other homes in Putnam 06260?

Among the 2,866 homes in Putnam 06260, it is worth more than almost none of them ($199,000 against a typical $345,577), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($124 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,606 ft² against a typical 1,586 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (2.03 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1840 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Northeastern Connecticut County, it is worth more than almost no 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 279 River Rd, Putnam, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 River Rd, Putnam, CT was $3,771. The county assessed it at $199,500.

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