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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $210,000 on Jun 19, 2023

78 CHESTNUT AVE

TORRINGTON, CT 06790
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,194 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.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$210,000 · Jun 19, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,664 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$199,150 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$199,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$300,156

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
58
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyNORTHWEST HILLS
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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(1)

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

E
Vogel-Wetmore Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.6 mi
H
Torrington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Torrington Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Torrington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06790These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.33,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.788 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,369
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,481
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

78 Chestnut 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.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Torrington 06790
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Northwest Hills County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Northwest Hills County

How it measures up in Torrington 06790

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Torrington 06790.

Living area2,194 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 78 Chestnut Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTorrington 06790Northwest Hills County
Living areabigger than2,194 ft²83% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac10% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than193024% of homes22% of homes

About 78 Chestnut Ave

When did 78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT last sell?

78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT last sold on Jun 19, 2023 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT?

78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,194 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT built?

78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT?

78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT is assigned to Vogel-Wetmore Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Torrington High School (high), rated D+; Torrington Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Torrington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT compare to other homes in Torrington 06790?

Among the 12,288 homes in Torrington 06790, it is bigger than 83% of them (2,194 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1930 against a typical 1962). 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 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Chestnut Ave, Torrington, CT was $6,664. The county assessed it at $199,150.

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