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$285,844$293 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

131 ROUTE 12

PRESTON, CT 06365
3
Beds
1
Baths
976 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.
1.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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

$286K
$267K low$305K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$185,844
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$148,675
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.32%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
DIME BANK · recorded Apr 1, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,180 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$166,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,522

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.Raised Ranch
CountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.54
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

M
Preston Plains Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
Ledyard High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
E
Preston Veterans' Memorial SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.6 mi

District: Preston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06365These 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.30
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 100.60

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.1.9%
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.4,841
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.153 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,111
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,885
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

131 Route 12 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 94% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Southeastern Connecticut County

What homes are worth in Preston 06365

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

This home
$243K$729K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Preston 06365.

How it measures up in Preston 06365

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preston 06365.

Estimated value$285,844
CheaperTypical $409,010Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$293
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area976 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,646 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size1.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.62 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 131 Route 12 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston 06365Southeastern Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,8446% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29372% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than976 ft²8% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.54 ac48% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than198060% of homes64% of homes

About 131 Route 12

How much is 131 Route 12, Preston, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 131 Route 12, Preston, CT is $285,844 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $266,824 to $304,864. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 131 Route 12, Preston, CT last sell?

131 Route 12, Preston, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 131 Route 12, Preston, CT?

131 Route 12, Preston, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 976 square feet of living space and a 1.54-acre lot.

When was 131 Route 12, Preston, CT built?

131 Route 12, Preston, CT was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 131 Route 12, Preston, CT?

131 Route 12, Preston, CT is assigned to Preston Plains Middle School (middle), rated B; Ledyard High School (high), rated C+; Preston Veterans' Memorial School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Preston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 131 Route 12, Preston, CT compare to other homes in Preston 06365?

Among the 1,969 homes in Preston 06365, it is worth more than 6% of them ($285,844 against a typical $409,010), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($293 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 8% of them (976 ft² against a typical 1,646 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1.54 ac against a typical 1.62 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1980 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Southeastern Connecticut County, it is worth more than 13% 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 131 Route 12, Preston, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 131 Route 12, Preston, CT was $4,180. The county assessed it at $166,460.

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