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$1,045,294$317 / 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 87How 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 $42,500 on Jun 18, 1976

79 COTTAGE ST

NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,296 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$1M
$914K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,500 · Jun 18, 1976

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,098 (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.$510,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$223,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$287,070
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$489,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$728,700

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
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

E
East Rock Community & Cultural Studies Magnet SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Wilbur Cross High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: New Haven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06511These 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.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.91%
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.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.55,979
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,955 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,497
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,046
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.58%

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How this home compares

79 Cottage 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in East Rock
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Older than 97% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

What homes are worth in New Haven 06511

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

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$144K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in New Haven 06511.

How it measures up in New Haven 06511

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Haven 06511.

Estimated value$1,045,294
CheaperTypical $377,729Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$317
CheaperTypical $242Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area3,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,304 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 79 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast RockNew Haven 06511South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,045,29470% of homes88% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31723% of homes68% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than3,296 ft²70% of homes77% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac68% of homes66% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than189010% of homes8% of homes3% of homes

About 79 Cottage St

How much is 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT is $1,045,294 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $914,002 to $1,176,586. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT last sell?

79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT last sold on Jun 18, 1976 for $42,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT?

79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,296 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT built?

79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT?

79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT is assigned to East Rock Community & Cultural Studies Magnet School (elementary), rated D+; Wilbur Cross High School (high), rated F. All sit in New Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT compare to other homes in New Haven 06511?

Among the 6,912 homes in New Haven 06511, it is worth more than 88% of them ($1,045,294 against a typical $377,729), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($317 against a typical $242), it is bigger than 77% of them (3,296 ft² against a typical 2,304 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1890 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 95% 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 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Cottage St, New Haven, CT was $20,098. The county assessed it at $510,090.

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