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$493,371$322 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $248,000 on Dec 17, 2020

285 WARD ST

WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,534 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.

Valuation

$493K
$473K low$514K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$248,000 · Dec 17, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,539 (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.$271,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$180,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,770

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
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.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.

E
Moses Y. Beach School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Lyman Hall High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Dag Hammarskjold Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Wallingford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06492These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
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.43,444
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,078 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,899
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,841
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

285 Ward 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 more per square foot than 66% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Wallingford 06492
  • Older than 91% of homes in Wallingford 06492

What homes are worth in Wallingford 06492

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

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$152K$841K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Wallingford 06492.

How it measures up in Wallingford 06492

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wallingford 06492.

Estimated value$493,371
CheaperTypical $446,948Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$322
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,534 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 285 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWallingford 06492South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$493,37163% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32265% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,534 ft²55% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac12% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than19109% of homes11% of homes

About 285 Ward St

How much is 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT is $493,371 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $473,230 to $513,512. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT last sell?

285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT last sold on Dec 17, 2020 for $248,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT?

285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,534 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT built?

285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT?

285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT is assigned to Moses Y. Beach School (elementary); Lyman Hall High School (high), rated B-; Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Wallingford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT compare to other homes in Wallingford 06492?

Among the 14,834 homes in Wallingford 06492, it is worth more than 63% of them ($493,371 against a typical $446,948), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($322 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,534 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1910 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 63% 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 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Ward St, Wallingford, CT was $6,539. The county assessed it at $271,100.

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