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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $144,000 on Apr 10, 2007

78 RIDGE ST

WATERBURY, CT 06706
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,056 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1882
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$144,000 · Apr 10, 2007
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$38,994
SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT · recorded Sep 21, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,624 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$80,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,399

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
CountyNAUGATUCK VALLEY
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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(8)

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.

E
Wendell Cross Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Crosby High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Wallace Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Waterbury School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06706These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
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.16,856
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,038 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,953
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,096
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

78 Ridge 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Waterbury 06706
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County

How it measures up in Waterbury 06706

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterbury 06706.

Living area2,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1882
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 78 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington HillWaterbury 06706Naugatuck Valley County
Living areabigger than2,056 ft²69% of homes82% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac38% of homes15% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than18827% of homes4% of homes2% of homes

About 78 Ridge St

When did 78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT last sell?

78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT last sold on Apr 10, 2007 for $144,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT?

78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,056 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT built?

78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT was built in 1882, making it 144 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT?

78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT is assigned to Wendell Cross Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Crosby High School (high), rated F; Wallace Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Waterbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT compare to other homes in Waterbury 06706?

Among the 3,471 homes in Waterbury 06706, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,056 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1882 against a typical 1952). 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 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 78 Ridge St, Waterbury, CT was $3,624. The county assessed it at $80,570.

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