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Last sold for $57,000 on Dec 18, 2017

56 WHITTIER AVE

WATERBURY, CT 06708
3
Beds
1
Baths
912 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$57,000 · Dec 18, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,400 (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.$120,050 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,035

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.Ranch
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.1983
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Carrington Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Wilby High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

56 Whittier 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Waterbury 06708
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% 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 area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 56 Whittier Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewtown HeightsWaterbury 06708Naugatuck Valley County
Living areabigger than912 ft²8% of homes5% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac19% of homes27% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than196064% of homes53% of homes40% of homes

About 56 Whittier Ave

When did 56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT last sell?

56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT last sold on Dec 18, 2017 for $57,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT?

56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT built?

56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT?

56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT is assigned to Carrington Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Wilby High School (high), rated F. All sit in Waterbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT compare to other homes in Waterbury 06708?

Among the 8,807 homes in Waterbury 06708, it is bigger than 5% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1960 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 56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 56 Whittier Ave, Waterbury, CT was $5,400. The county assessed it at $120,050.

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