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Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture)Commercial
Last sold for $525,000 on Mar 11, 2021

979 FARMINGTON AVE

BERLIN, CT 06037
0
Baths
5,050 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$525,000 · Mar 11, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,993 (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.$423,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$423,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$296,730

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.97 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture)
CountyCAPITOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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
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.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Berlin High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Emma Hart Willard SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Berlin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06037These 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.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.18,590
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,649
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.50°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.56%

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How this home compares

979 Farmington 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Capitol County
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Capitol County

How it measures up in Berlin 06037

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berlin 06037.

Living area5,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 979 Farmington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerlin 06037Capitol County
Living areabigger than5,050 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac45% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than200288% of homes92% of homes

About 979 Farmington Ave

When did 979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT last sell?

979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT last sold on Mar 11, 2021 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT?

979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT has 5,050 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT built?

979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT?

979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT is assigned to Berlin High School (high), rated A; Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School (middle), rated B; Emma Hart Willard School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Berlin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT compare to other homes in Berlin 06037?

Among the 7,047 homes in Berlin 06037, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,050 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2002 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT was $12,993. The county assessed it at $423,900.

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