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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $173,500 on Nov 1, 1999

873 HOWE AVE

SHELTON, CT 06484
6
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,560 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$173,500 · Nov 1, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,814 (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.$374,850 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$221,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$558,633

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Shelton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Intermediate SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Elizabeth Shelton SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 mi

District: Shelton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06484These 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.50
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 100.68

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.42,361
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,325 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,353
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,621
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

873 Howe Ave 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 86% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Shelton 06484
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County

How it measures up in Shelton 06484

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shelton 06484.

Living area2,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,688 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 873 Howe Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShelton 06484Naugatuck Valley County
Living areabigger than2,560 ft²83% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac19% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than198465% of homes69% of homes

About 873 Howe Ave

When did 873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT last sell?

873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT last sold on Nov 1, 1999 for $173,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT?

873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,560 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT built?

873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT?

873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT is assigned to Shelton High School (high), rated C; Intermediate School (middle), rated C+; Elizabeth Shelton School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Shelton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT compare to other homes in Shelton 06484?

Among the 14,545 homes in Shelton 06484, it is bigger than 83% of them (2,560 ft² against a typical 1,688 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1984 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 873 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT was $5,814. The county assessed it at $374,850.

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