The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06077 sells for about $367,667, or $220 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
ZIP 06077 — Staffordville
The Southbury housing market is currently a buyer's market with a median sale price of approximately $367,667. Inventory remains tight, and while prices have seen minimal year-over-year growth, the market is characterized by steady demand from downsizers and families. The data reflects a stable environment with moderate days on market and consistent sale-to-list ratios.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees and downsizers attracted to established communities like Heritage Village, as well as families seeking a suburban environment with access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 14 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 4.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 06488, New Haven County, CT
The area is served by Region 15 Public Schools, which are generally well-regarded within the state.
The region faces standard New England climate risks, including seasonal storm and wind exposure, with insurance premiums reflecting regional trends.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of local retail, professional services, and proximity to the Waterbury and Danbury employment corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Connecticut) — Municipal Real Property Tax Assessment & Mill Rate Mechanics: Under C.G.S. § 12-62a, all taxable real property is assessed uniformly at a mandatory 70% assessment ratio of its fair market value (FMV). Real property tax is computed annually using the formula: Assessed Value = Fair Market Value × 0.
Residents primarily commute via I-84, providing access to employment hubs in Waterbury, Danbury, and the broader Hartford-New Haven corridor.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including Southford Falls State Park, Lake Zoar, and the Heritage Village golf and trail network.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and townhome communities like Heritage Village, with moderate vacancy pressure and rising rents.
The local economy is supported by a diverse base of small businesses, professional services, and proximity to major regional employers in the Naugatuck Valley.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and maintenance of existing community infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and the Region 15 School District levy.
Property insurance market is stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims common in Connecticut.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 06488.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A large, well-known active adult community featuring golf and recreational facilities.
Features hiking trails, waterfalls, and fishing access.
Provides boating, fishing, and scenic water access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.