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159 ROUTE 12

PRESTON, CT 06365
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,190 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1820
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,953 (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.$157,430 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,201

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.117 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.93%
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.85
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(2)

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 · 4.1 mi
H
Ledyard High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 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.Yes

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

159 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.

  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area1,190 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,646 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 1.62 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1820
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 159 Route 12 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston 06365Southeastern Connecticut County
Living areabigger than1,190 ft²21% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac24% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than1820almost no homesalmost no homes

About 159 Route 12

When did 159 Route 12, Preston, CT last sell?

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

How big is 159 Route 12, Preston, CT?

159 Route 12, Preston, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,190 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 159 Route 12, Preston, CT built?

159 Route 12, Preston, CT was built in 1820, making it 206 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Route 12, Preston, CT?

159 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 159 Route 12, Preston, CT compare to other homes in Preston 06365?

Among the 1,969 homes in Preston 06365, it is bigger than 21% of them (1,190 ft² against a typical 1,646 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 1.62 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1820 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Route 12, Preston, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 159 Route 12, Preston, CT was $3,953. The county assessed it at $157,430.

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