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$469,221$253 / 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 95How 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

281 TOWN ST

EAST HADDAM, CT 06423
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,858 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.
8.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$469K
$445K low$494K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,547 (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.$233,320 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$233,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$163,324

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.Cape Cod
CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
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(1)

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.

H
Nathan Hale-Ray High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
E
East Haddam Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 3.4 mi
M
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 4.7 mi

District: East Haddam School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06423These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
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.5,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.125 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,447
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$144,597
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

281 Town 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in East Haddam 06423
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Lower Connecticut River Valley County

What homes are worth in East Haddam 06423

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

This home
$222K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in East Haddam 06423.

How it measures up in East Haddam 06423

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Haddam 06423.

Estimated value$469,221
CheaperTypical $495,432Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$253
CheaperTypical $298Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,858 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,734 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size8.5 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 281 Town St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Haddam 06423Lower Connecticut River Valley County
Estimated valuepricier than$469,22143% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25324% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,858 ft²55% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.5 ac91% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than197041% of homes48% of homes

About 281 Town St

How much is 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT is $469,221 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $444,558 to $493,884. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT last sell?

281 Town St, East Haddam, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT?

281 Town St, East Haddam, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,858 square feet of living space and a 8.50-acre lot.

When was 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT built?

281 Town St, East Haddam, CT was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT?

281 Town St, East Haddam, CT is assigned to Nathan Hale-Ray High School (high), rated D+; East Haddam Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in East Haddam School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT compare to other homes in East Haddam 06423?

Among the 2,520 homes in East Haddam 06423, it is worth more than 43% of them ($469,221 against a typical $495,432), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($253 against a typical $298), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,858 ft² against a typical 1,734 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (8.5 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1970 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, it is worth more than 46% 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 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Town St, East Haddam, CT was $6,547. The county assessed it at $233,320.

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