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$1,187,259$393 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $305,000 on Sep 17, 1992

78 CHESTER ST

STAMFORD, CT 06905
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,023 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · Sep 17, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,524 (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.$649,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$292,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$356,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$649,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$454,307

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.Colonial
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Cloonan SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Stillmeadow SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Westhill High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Stamford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06905These 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.98
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 100.95

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.25,946
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,098 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,763
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$154,609
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

78 Chester 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Turn of River
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Turn of River
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Stamford 06905
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Turn of River

What homes are worth in Stamford 06905

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

This home
$349K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Stamford 06905.

How it measures up in Stamford 06905

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stamford 06905.

Estimated value$1,187,259
CheaperTypical $817,269Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$393
CheaperTypical $429Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area3,023 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,842 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 78 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTurn of RiverStamford 06905Western Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,187,25990% of homes89% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39327% of homes33% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than3,023 ft²87% of homes88% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac70% of homes67% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than196261% of homes59% of homes42% of homes

About 78 Chester St

How much is 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT is $1,187,259 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,039,706 to $1,334,812. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT last sell?

78 Chester St, Stamford, CT last sold on Sep 17, 1992 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT?

78 Chester St, Stamford, CT has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,023 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT built?

78 Chester St, Stamford, CT was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT?

78 Chester St, Stamford, CT is assigned to Cloonan School (middle), rated C-; Stillmeadow School (elementary), rated C; Westhill High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Stamford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT compare to other homes in Stamford 06905?

Among the 6,289 homes in Stamford 06905, it is worth more than 89% of them ($1,187,259 against a typical $817,269), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($393 against a typical $429), it is bigger than 88% of them (3,023 ft² against a typical 1,842 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1962 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Western Connecticut County, it is worth more than 69% 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 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Chester St, Stamford, CT was $15,524. The county assessed it at $649,010.

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