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$656,129$263 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $455,000 on Dec 21, 2021

78 STEEPLECHASE DR

MANCHESTER, CT 06040
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,496 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.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
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

$656K
$622K low$691K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · Dec 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,859 (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.$272,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$272,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,890

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
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Keeney Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Manchester High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Illing Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Manchester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06040These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.35,198
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,057 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,742
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,612
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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 Steeplechase Dr 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 97% of homes in Manchester 06040
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Manchester 06040
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Manchester 06040
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Manchester 06040
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Manchester 06040

What homes are worth in Manchester 06040

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

This home
$120K$692K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Manchester 06040.

How it measures up in Manchester 06040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Manchester 06040.

Estimated value$656,129
CheaperTypical $352,037Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$263
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area2,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 78 Steeplechase Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKeeneyManchester 06040Capitol County
Estimated valuepricier than$656,12991% of homes97% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26361% of homes73% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,496 ft²83% of homes86% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac88% of homes92% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than199677% of homes91% of homes87% of homes

About 78 Steeplechase Dr

How much is 78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT is $656,129 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $621,636 to $690,622. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT last sell?

78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT last sold on Dec 21, 2021 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT?

78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,496 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT built?

78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT?

78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT is assigned to Keeney Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Manchester High School (high), rated D+; Illing Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Manchester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT compare to other homes in Manchester 06040?

Among the 9,922 homes in Manchester 06040, it is worth more than 97% of them ($656,129 against a typical $352,037), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($263 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,496 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1996 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Capitol County, it is worth more than 88% 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 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Steeplechase Dr, Manchester, CT was $10,859. The county assessed it at $272,700.

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