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$471,083$302 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

8 HOWARD ST

WEST HAVEN, CT 06516
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,560 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$471K
$429K low$514K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,337 (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.$284,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,990
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$175,070
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$183,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,842

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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
Seth G. Haley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
West Haven High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: West Haven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06516These 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.106
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 100.69

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.17%
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.54,120
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,709
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

8 Howard 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 90% of homes in West Haven 06516
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in West Shore
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in West Haven 06516
  • Older than 65% of homes in West Shore

What homes are worth in West Haven 06516

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

This home
$129K$594K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in West Haven 06516.

How it measures up in West Haven 06516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Haven 06516.

Estimated value$471,083
CheaperTypical $357,707Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$302
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,287 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 8 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest ShoreWest Haven 06516South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$471,08387% of homes90% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30252% of homes63% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²80% of homes71% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac60% of homes70% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than195235% of homes46% of homes37% of homes

About 8 Howard St

How much is 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT is $471,083 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $428,537 to $513,629. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT last sell?

8 Howard St, West Haven, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT?

8 Howard St, West Haven, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT built?

8 Howard St, West Haven, CT was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT?

8 Howard St, West Haven, CT is assigned to Seth G. Haley Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Harry M. Bailey Middle School (middle), rated C; West Haven High School (high), rated D+. All sit in West Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT compare to other homes in West Haven 06516?

Among the 14,661 homes in West Haven 06516, it is worth more than 90% of them ($471,083 against a typical $357,707), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($302 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,287 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1952 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 59% 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 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Howard St, West Haven, CT was $9,337. The county assessed it at $284,060.

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