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$274,023$245 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

42 ELK AVE

WATERBURY, CT 06708
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,120 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$274K
$253K low$296K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,433 (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.$98,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,530
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,030
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,992

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
CountyNAUGATUCK VALLEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Hot Water
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(3)

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
Kennedy High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
West Side Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Driggs Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi

District: Waterbury School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06708These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.32,336
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,401
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.58%

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How this home compares

42 Elk 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 86% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County

What homes are worth in Waterbury 06708

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

This home
$128K$522K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Waterbury 06708.

How it measures up in Waterbury 06708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterbury 06708.

Estimated value$274,023
CheaperTypical $325,951Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $244Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 42 Elk Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndWaterbury 06708Naugatuck Valley County
Estimated valuepricier than$274,02328% of homes25% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24557% of homes50% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²23% of homes23% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac16% of homes8% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than193750% of homes24% of homes18% of homes

About 42 Elk Ave

How much is 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT is $274,023 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $252,535 to $295,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT last sell?

42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT?

42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT built?

42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT?

42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT is assigned to Kennedy High School (high), rated D-; West Side Middle School (middle), rated C-; Driggs Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Waterbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT compare to other homes in Waterbury 06708?

Among the 8,807 homes in Waterbury 06708, it is worth more than 25% of them ($274,023 against a typical $325,951), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($245 against a typical $244), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1937 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Naugatuck Valley County, it is worth more than 14% 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 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Elk Ave, Waterbury, CT was $4,433. The county assessed it at $98,560.

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