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Naugatuck Valley

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.ConnecticutBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 58
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$387K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+8.6%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
5,100
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$399K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.143,652
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$399K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,480 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1969
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.74%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.16%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.60%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.82%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.2%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.44%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.9 yrs

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Naugatuck Valley compares

By median home value, Naugatuck Valley is the 8th most expensive of 9 counties in Connecticut, and its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in Connecticut.

Home values in Naugatuck Valley

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$174K$919K
counties in Connecticut ranked by median home value
#ConnecticutMedian valueHomes
1Western Connecticut$800K187,418
2Greater Bridgeport$574K87,047
3Lower Connecticut River Valley$499K67,518
4South Central Connecticut$443K165,975
5Northwest Hills$435K46,404
6Southeastern Connecticut$414K91,660
7Capitol$400K299,328
8Naugatuck Valley$399K143,652
9Northeastern Connecticut$385K34,479

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About the Naugatuck Valley market

What is the median home price in Naugatuck Valley, CT?

The median sale price in Naugatuck Valley, CT is $387,167 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 8.6% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Naugatuck Valley, CT each year?

5,100 homes sold in Naugatuck Valley, CT over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Naugatuck Valley, CT a buyer's or seller's market?

Naugatuck Valley, CT is currently a balanced market, scoring 58 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Naugatuck Valley, CT?

Naugatuck Valley, CT contains 143,652 residential properties, with a median of 1,480 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1969. The median TopHap Estimate is $399K.

How does Naugatuck Valley, CT compare to the rest of Connecticut?

By median home value, Naugatuck Valley, CT is the 8th most expensive of 9 counties in Connecticut. Its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in Connecticut. Capitol ranks just above it and Northeastern Connecticut just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Naugatuck Valley, CT?

82% of homes in Naugatuck Valley, CT are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Naugatuck Valley, CT hold?

60% of mortgaged homes in Naugatuck Valley, CT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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