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Last sold for $49,000 on Mar 24, 1997

78 DORETHY RD

REDDING, CT 06896
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,728 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.
3.24 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.
11
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.$49,000 · Mar 24, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,484 (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.$84,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$58,870

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.24
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.

M
John Read Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.8 mi
E
Redding Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.2 mi
H
Joel Barlow High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: Regional High School District 09

Neighborhood · ZIP 06896These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.9,817
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.305 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,682
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$214,772
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.58%

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How this home compares

78 Dorethy Rd 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 71% of homes in Western Connecticut County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Western Connecticut County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Redding 06896

How it measures up in Redding 06896

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Redding 06896.

Living area2,728 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size3.24 ac
SmallerTypical 2.14 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 78 Dorethy Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRedding 06896Western Connecticut County
Living areabigger than2,728 ft²59% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.24 ac79% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than196030% of homes40% of homes

About 78 Dorethy Rd

When did 78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT last sell?

78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT last sold on Mar 24, 1997 for $49,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT?

78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,728 square feet of living space and a 3.24-acre lot.

When was 78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT built?

78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT?

78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT is assigned to John Read Middle School (middle), rated A; Redding Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Joel Barlow High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Regional High School District 09. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT compare to other homes in Redding 06896?

Among the 3,135 homes in Redding 06896, it is bigger than 59% of them (2,728 ft² against a typical 2,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (3.24 ac against a typical 2.14 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1960 against a typical 1972). 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 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Dorethy Rd, Redding, CT was $2,484. The county assessed it at $84,100.

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