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Last sold for $97,000 on Jul 2, 2012

278 RICHARD ST

NEWINGTON, CT 06111
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
514 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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.$97,000 · Jul 2, 2012
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.$87,300
FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE · recorded Jul 2, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,432 (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.$60,840 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,588

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCAPITOL
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.1991
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
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
John Wallace Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
E
John Paterson SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
H
Newington High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Newington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06111These 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.105
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 100.70

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.30,056
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,308 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,570
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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.Owner occupied
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

278 Richard St 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 96% of homes in Newington 06111
  • Among the smallest lots in Capitol County

How it measures up in Newington 06111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newington 06111.

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size514 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 278 Richard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewington 06111Capitol County
Living areabigger than840 ft²4% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than514 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197161% of homes60% of homes

About 278 Richard St

When did 278 Richard St, Newington, CT last sell?

278 Richard St, Newington, CT last sold on Jul 2, 2012 for $97,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Richard St, Newington, CT?

278 Richard St, Newington, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 840 square feet of living space.

When was 278 Richard St, Newington, CT built?

278 Richard St, Newington, CT was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Richard St, Newington, CT?

278 Richard St, Newington, CT is assigned to John Wallace Middle School (middle), rated B-; John Paterson School (elementary), rated C; Newington High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Newington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Richard St, Newington, CT compare to other homes in Newington 06111?

Among the 11,322 homes in Newington 06111, it is bigger than 4% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (514 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1971 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Richard St, Newington, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 278 Richard St, Newington, CT was $2,432. The county assessed it at $60,840.

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