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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $318,000 on Mar 30, 2022

72 RICHARDS ST

WEST HAVEN, CT 06516
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,512 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$318,000 · Mar 30, 2022
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.$51,653
NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE · recorded Sep 19, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,479 (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.$216,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,630
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,606

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(7)

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.

E
Washington Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
H
West Haven High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.4 mi

District: West Haven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06516These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
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.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.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,120
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,709
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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

72 Richards 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in West Haven 06516
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Older than 94% of homes in West Haven 06516

How it measures up in West Haven 06516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Haven 06516.

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,287 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 72 Richards St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Haven CenterWest Haven 06516South Central Connecticut County
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²59% of homes69% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac36% of homes26% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than190012% of homes6% of homes9% of homes

About 72 Richards St

When did 72 Richards St, West Haven, CT last sell?

72 Richards St, West Haven, CT last sold on Mar 30, 2022 for $318,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 72 Richards St, West Haven, CT?

72 Richards St, West Haven, CT has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 72 Richards St, West Haven, CT built?

72 Richards St, West Haven, CT was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 72 Richards St, West Haven, CT?

72 Richards St, West Haven, CT is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; West Haven High School (high), rated D+; Harry M. Bailey Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in West Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 72 Richards St, West Haven, CT compare to other homes in West Haven 06516?

Among the 14,661 homes in West Haven 06516, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,287 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1900 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 72 Richards St, West Haven, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Richards St, West Haven, CT was $7,479. The county assessed it at $216,580.

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