Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $488,000 on Jun 16, 2022
74 RICHARDS PL
WEST HAVEN, CT 06516
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,244 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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.$488,000 · Jun 16, 2022
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,954 (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.$317,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,068
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
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, Detached
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.
EHM
Washington Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
West Haven High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 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
74 Richards Pl 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 98% of homes in West Haven 06516
- Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
- Older than 77% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
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 area3,244 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,287 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 98% of homes nearby
Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger
Bigger than 47% of homes nearby
Year built1935
OlderTypical 1955Newer
Newer than 31% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | West Haven Center | West Haven 06516 | South Central Connecticut County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 3,244 ft² | 97% of homes | 98% of homes | 94% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.16 ac | 59% of homes | 47% of homes | 24% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1935 | 52% of homes | 31% of homes | 23% of homes |
About 74 Richards Pl
When did 74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT last sell?
74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT last sold on Jun 16, 2022 for $488,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT?
74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,244 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.
When was 74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT built?
74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT?
74 Richards Pl, 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 74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT compare to other homes in West Haven 06516?
Among the 14,661 homes in West Haven 06516, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,244 ft² against a typical 1,287 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1935 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 74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT?
The 2025 property tax bill for 74 Richards Pl, West Haven, CT was $10,954. The county assessed it at $317,240.
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- 126 Richards Pl6 bd · 2 ba · 3,098 ft² · Sold $420K · May 2026
- 106 Richards Pl6 bd · 3 ba · 3,450 ft² · Sold $525K · Jul 2024
- 121 Richards Pl5 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 ft² · Sold $309K · Jun 2021
- 64 Richards Pl5 bd · 3 ba · 2,580 ft² · Sold $269K · Apr 2021
- 83 Richards Pl6 bd · 2 ba · 3,360 ft² · Sold $275K · Nov 2019
- 97 Richards Pl2 bd · 2 ba · 1,514 ft² · Sold $195K · Apr 2019
- 90 Richards Pl4 bd · 2 ba · 2,639 ft² · Sold $140K · Jun 2018
- 94 Richards Pl3 bd · 2 ba · 2,299 ft² · Sold $152K · Dec 2015
- 93 Richards Pl$335K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,373 ft² · Sold $162K · May 2015
- 86 Richards Pl$349K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,844 ft² · Sold $159K · Jan 2014
- 58 Richards Pl4 bd · 2 ba · 2,341 ft² · Sold $135K · Aug 2013
- 55 Richards Pl5 bd · 3 ba · 3,295 ft² · Sold $138K · Oct 2012
Closest homes
- 78 Richards Pl45 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,438 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 68 Richards Pl46 ft · 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,024 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 82 Richards Pl$335K84 ft · 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,656 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 64 Richards Pl91 ft · 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,580 ft² · Sold $269K · Apr 2021
- 86 Richards Pl$349K121 ft · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,844 ft² · Sold $159K · Jan 2014
- 95 Main St156 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,472 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 58 Richards Pl143 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,341 ft² · Sold $135K · Aug 2013
- 93 Main St162 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,098 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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