Comparing Chester and Haddam
| Chester Read the guide | Haddam Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County | Middlesex County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $549,000 | $512,500 |
| Price vs a year ago | -7.9% | +7.9% |
| Price per sq ft | $294 | $255 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 104% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 43 | 74 |
| Median days on market | 11 | 9 |
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 20 |
| Months of supply | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,980 sq ft · built 1961 | 3 bd · 2,090 sq ft · built 1973 |
| Home types | 93% single-family · 2% condo · 5% multi-family | 97% single-family · 3% multi-family |
| Population | 3,748 | 8,806 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 16.1 | 43.9 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 27.78 | 24.98 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$10,700/yr | ~$9,000/yr |
| Public schools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks and preserves | 13 | 32 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.