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Last sold for $550,000 on May 18, 2016

8 CARY RD

RIVERSIDE, CT 06878
2
Beds
1
Baths
640 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
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.$550,000 · May 18, 2016
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.$417,000
FIRST BANK · recorded May 18, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,046 (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.$489,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$466,130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$489,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,461

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.49
24
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
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.minimal

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.Ranch
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
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.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Cos Cob SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Greenwich High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Greenwich School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06878These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.10,020
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,709 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$233,152
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$352,822
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.58%

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

8 Cary Rd 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Riverside 06878
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Riverside 06878
  • Older than 80% of homes in Western Connecticut County

How it measures up in Riverside 06878

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverside 06878.

Living area640 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,806 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 8 Cary Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverside 06878Western Connecticut County
Living areabigger than640 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac4% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than194626% of homes20% of homes

About 8 Cary Rd

When did 8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT last sell?

8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT last sold on May 18, 2016 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT?

8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 640 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT built?

8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT?

8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT is assigned to Cos Cob School (elementary), rated B; Central Middle School (middle), rated A-; Greenwich High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Greenwich School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT compare to other homes in Riverside 06878?

Among the 2,615 homes in Riverside 06878, it is bigger than almost none of them (640 ft² against a typical 2,806 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1946 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Cary Rd, Riverside, CT was $6,046. The county assessed it at $489,230.

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