Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)Residential
Last sold for $445,000 on Nov 16, 2020
8 WASHINGTON SQ
NEWTOWN, CT 06470
0
Baths
0.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$445,000 · Nov 16, 2020
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,848 (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.$273,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$191,156
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.81 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.64
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(5)
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.
HME
Newtown High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
Newtown Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
Hawley Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
District: Newtown School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 06470These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81
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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
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.18,690
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.488 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,430
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$166,600
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
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How this home compares
8 Washington Sq 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Newtown 06470
How it measures up in Newtown 06470
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newtown 06470.
Lot size0.64 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger
Bigger than 11% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Newtown 06470 | Western Connecticut County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.64 ac | 11% of homes | 49% of homes |
About 8 Washington Sq
When did 8 Washington Sq, Newtown, CT last sell?
8 Washington Sq, Newtown, CT last sold on Nov 16, 2020 for $445,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.
What schools serve 8 Washington Sq, Newtown, CT?
8 Washington Sq, Newtown, CT is assigned to Newtown High School (high), rated A; Newtown Middle School (middle), rated B; Hawley Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Newtown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 8 Washington Sq, Newtown, CT?
The 2024 property tax bill for 8 Washington Sq, Newtown, CT was $7,848. The county assessed it at $273,080.
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