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$300,503$257 / 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 94How 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

978 HIGHLAND AVE

WATERBURY, CT 06708
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,170 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.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$301K
$281K low$320K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,082 (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.$117,250 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$252,394

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
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.1974
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
B. W. Tinker Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
West Side Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Waterbury School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06708These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,336
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,401
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

978 Highland 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Naugatuck Valley County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Town Plot

What homes are worth in Waterbury 06708

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

This home
$121K$498K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Waterbury 06708.

How it measures up in Waterbury 06708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterbury 06708.

Estimated value$300,503
CheaperTypical $315,950Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 978 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTown PlotWaterbury 06708Naugatuck Valley County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,50349% of homes41% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25757% of homes62% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,170 ft²34% of homes30% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac37% of homes27% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than194220% of homes27% of homes21% of homes

About 978 Highland Ave

How much is 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT is $300,503 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $281,259 to $319,747. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT last sell?

978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT?

978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,170 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT built?

978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT?

978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT is assigned to B. W. Tinker Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Kennedy High School (high), rated F; West Side Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Waterbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT compare to other homes in Waterbury 06708?

Among the 8,806 homes in Waterbury 06708, it is worth more than 41% of them ($300,503 against a typical $315,950), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($257 against a typical $233), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,170 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1942 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Naugatuck Valley County, it is worth more than 23% 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 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 978 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT was $5,082. The county assessed it at $117,250.

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