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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $80,000 on Jan 30, 2001

493 CONGRESS AVE

WATERBURY, CT 06708
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,924 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.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Jan 30, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,277 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$228,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,936

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
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.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Duggan PreK-8 SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

493 Congress 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Waterbury 06708
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County

How it measures up in Waterbury 06708

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

Living area3,924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 493 Congress Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrooklynWaterbury 06708Naugatuck Valley County
Living areabigger than3,924 ft²98% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac40% of homes14% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192748% of homes19% of homes14% of homes

About 493 Congress Ave

When did 493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT last sell?

493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT last sold on Jan 30, 2001 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT?

493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,924 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT built?

493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT?

493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT is assigned to Duggan PreK-8 School (elementary), rated C-; Kennedy High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Waterbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT compare to other homes in Waterbury 06708?

Among the 8,807 homes in Waterbury 06708, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,924 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1927 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 493 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT was $10,277. The county assessed it at $228,480.

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