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$199,621$355 / 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 89How 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 $5,500 on Apr 11, 1966

7 BIRCH ST

CHESTER, CT 06412
1
Beds
1
Baths
562 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.
0.23 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$200K
$178K low$221K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,500 · Apr 11, 1966

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,635 (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.$97,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,110

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.Bungalow
CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVER 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.1984
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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(1)

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
Chester Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.5 mi
M
John Winthrop Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Valley Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Regional High School District 04

Neighborhood · ZIP 06412These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.211 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,420
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,617
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.56%

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How this home compares

7 Birch 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Chester 06412
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Lower Connecticut River Valley County
  • Among the smallest homes in Chester 06412
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Chester 06412
  • Older than 82% of homes in Lower Connecticut River Valley County

What homes are worth in Chester 06412

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

This home
$239K$1.3M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Chester 06412.

How it measures up in Chester 06412

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 06412.

Estimated value$199,621
CheaperTypical $548,244Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $319Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area562 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,776 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 1.32 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 7 Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 06412Lower Connecticut River Valley County
Estimated valuepricier than$199,621almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35571% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than562 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac5% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than194029% of homes18% of homes

About 7 Birch St

How much is 7 Birch St, Chester, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7 Birch St, Chester, CT is $199,621 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $178,008 to $221,234. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7 Birch St, Chester, CT last sell?

7 Birch St, Chester, CT last sold on Apr 11, 1966 for $5,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7 Birch St, Chester, CT?

7 Birch St, Chester, CT has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 562 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 7 Birch St, Chester, CT built?

7 Birch St, Chester, CT was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7 Birch St, Chester, CT?

7 Birch St, Chester, CT is assigned to Chester Elementary School (elementary), rated B; John Winthrop Middle School (middle), rated B-; Valley Regional High School (high), rated B. All sit in Regional High School District 04. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7 Birch St, Chester, CT compare to other homes in Chester 06412?

Among the 1,415 homes in Chester 06412, it is worth more than almost none of them ($199,621 against a typical $548,244), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($355 against a typical $319), it is bigger than almost none of them (562 ft² against a typical 1,776 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 1.32 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1940 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, it is worth more than 2% 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 7 Birch St, Chester, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Birch St, Chester, CT was $2,635. The county assessed it at $97,300.

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