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$265,432$192 / 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
Last sold for $172,000 on Apr 25, 2005

87 MELROSE DR

NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,386 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$265K
$255K low$275K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$172,000 · Apr 25, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,537 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$113,540 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,570
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$283,795

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.0.17
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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
Bishop Woods SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Wilbur Cross High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: New Haven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06513These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.35,531
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,689 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,010
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,381
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

87 Melrose 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 less than 90% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Quinnipiac Meadows
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Quinnipiac Meadows
  • Older than 79% of homes in Quinnipiac Meadows

What homes are worth in New Haven 06513

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

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$91K$557K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in New Haven 06513.

How it measures up in New Haven 06513

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Haven 06513.

Estimated value$265,432
CheaperTypical $299,382Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 87 Melrose Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeQuinnipiac MeadowsNew Haven 06513South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,43255% of homes39% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19249% of homes26% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,386 ft²78% of homes56% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac23% of homes45% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than195021% of homes40% of homes34% of homes

About 87 Melrose Dr

How much is 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT is $265,432 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $255,399 to $275,465. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT last sell?

87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT last sold on Apr 25, 2005 for $172,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT?

87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,386 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT built?

87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT?

87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT is assigned to Bishop Woods School (elementary), rated D-; Wilbur Cross High School (high), rated D-. All sit in New Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT compare to other homes in New Haven 06513?

Among the 7,600 homes in New Haven 06513, it is worth more than 39% of them ($265,432 against a typical $299,382), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($192 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,386 ft² against a typical 1,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1950 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 10% 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 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Melrose Dr, New Haven, CT was $4,537. The county assessed it at $113,540.

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