Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $87,000 on Sep 15, 1998
70 WATER ST
WEST HAVEN, CT 06516
0
Baths
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,000 · Sep 15, 1998
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,902 (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.$55,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,700
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.52 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.92%
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.minimal
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.0.53
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.
EHM
Washington Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
West Haven High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi
District: West Haven School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 06516These 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.106
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 100.69
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,120
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,709
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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
70 Water 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 largest lots in West Haven Center
How it measures up in West Haven 06516
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Haven 06516.
Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger
Bigger than 98% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | West Haven Center | West Haven 06516 | South Central Connecticut County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.53 ac | almost all homes | 98% of homes | 68% of homes |
About 70 Water St
When did 70 Water St, West Haven, CT last sell?
70 Water St, West Haven, CT last sold on Sep 15, 1998 for $87,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 70 Water St, West Haven, CT?
70 Water St, West Haven, CT is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; West Haven High School (high), rated C+; Harry M. Bailey Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in West Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 70 Water St, West Haven, CT?
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Water St, West Haven, CT was $1,902. The county assessed it at $55,090.
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