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$228,767$196 / 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 94How 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 $42,000 on Oct 15, 1998

481 VALLEY ST

NEW HAVEN, CT 06515
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,167 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$229K
$214K low$243K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,000 · Oct 15, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,891 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$97,370 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,780
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,590
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,424

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.Split Level
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
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.1977
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation Magnet SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
James Hillhouse High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: New Haven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06515These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.16,122
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,782 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,367
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

481 Valley 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in New Haven 06515
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in New Haven 06515
  • Older than 74% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

What homes are worth in New Haven 06515

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

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This home is worth more than 12% of homes in New Haven 06515.

How it measures up in New Haven 06515

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Haven 06515.

Estimated value$228,767
CheaperTypical $405,176Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,167 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,691 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 481 Valley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmityNew Haven 06515South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$228,76725% of homes12% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19625% of homes12% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,167 ft²35% of homes20% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac35% of homes16% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194046% of homes54% of homes26% of homes

About 481 Valley St

How much is 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT is $228,767 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $214,375 to $243,159. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT last sell?

481 Valley St, New Haven, CT last sold on Oct 15, 1998 for $42,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT?

481 Valley St, New Haven, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,167 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT built?

481 Valley St, New Haven, CT was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT?

481 Valley St, New Haven, CT is assigned to Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation Magnet School (elementary), rated D; James Hillhouse High School (high), rated F. All sit in New Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT compare to other homes in New Haven 06515?

Among the 3,355 homes in New Haven 06515, it is worth more than 12% of them ($228,767 against a typical $405,176), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($196 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,167 ft² against a typical 1,691 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 7% 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 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Valley St, New Haven, CT was $3,891. The county assessed it at $97,370.

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