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486 FOREST RD

NORTHFORD, CT 06472
0
Baths
5.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,498 (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.$126,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,690

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.61
95
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
60
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
39
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.124 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.41
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
North Branford High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
North Branford Intermediate SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
E
Jerome Harrison School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.0 mi

District: North Branford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06472These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.357 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,692
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,312
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

486 Forest 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 largest lots in South Central Connecticut County

How it measures up in Northford 06472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Northford 06472.

Lot size5.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.95 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

How 486 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthford 06472South Central Connecticut County
Lot sizebigger than5.41 ac97% of homesalmost all homes

About 486 Forest Rd

When did 486 Forest Rd, Northford, CT last sell?

486 Forest Rd, Northford, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 486 Forest Rd, Northford, CT?

486 Forest Rd, Northford, CT is assigned to North Branford High School (high), rated B+; North Branford Intermediate School (middle), rated C+; Jerome Harrison School (elementary). All sit in North Branford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 486 Forest Rd, Northford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 486 Forest Rd, Northford, CT was $3,498. The county assessed it at $126,700.

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