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$336,411$345 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

78 PROSPECT RD

EAST HAVEN, CT 06512
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
974 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$336K
$323K low$350K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,190 (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.$125,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,070
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,230
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,000

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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.45%
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
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.0.19
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Tuttle Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Joseph Melillo Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
East Haven High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: East Haven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06512These 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.113
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 100.66

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.28,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,296 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,270
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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 Prospect 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.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in East Haven 06512
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Older than 85% of homes in East Haven 06512

What homes are worth in East Haven 06512

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

This home
$161K$787K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in East Haven 06512.

How it measures up in East Haven 06512

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Haven 06512.

Estimated value$336,411
CheaperTypical $381,514Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$345
CheaperTypical $291Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area974 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,306 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 78 Prospect Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Haven 06512South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$336,41126% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34582% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than974 ft²13% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac42% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes16% of homes

About 78 Prospect Rd

How much is 78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT is $336,411 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $322,535 to $350,287. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT last sell?

78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT?

78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 974 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT built?

78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT?

78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT is assigned to Tuttle Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Joseph Melillo Middle School (middle), rated C-; East Haven High School (high), rated B-. All sit in East Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT compare to other homes in East Haven 06512?

Among the 10,010 homes in East Haven 06512, it is worth more than 26% of them ($336,411 against a typical $381,514), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($345 against a typical $291), it is bigger than 13% of them (974 ft² against a typical 1,306 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1920 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 25% 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 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Prospect Rd, East Haven, CT was $4,190. The county assessed it at $125,300.

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