Off Market Nov 2020 for $236K

$479,487

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,795/mo

•

1,905

sq ft

78 Academy Hill Rd, Derby, CT 06418

About this home

If you're looking for ON THE WATER living and a private, expansive backyard look no further! This timeless COLONIAL boasts a .90 acre lot, 1,900 square foot home, REFINISHED HARDWOOD floors throughout, a SOLARIUM, and 9 FOOT CEILINGS! The first floor includes a beautiful entryway, living room with a built-in DRY BAR, two BAY WINDOWS with stained glass preserving the homes original character, and a FIREPLACE. A dining room, solarium, eat-in kitchen with new STAINLESS-STEEL appliances, and a powder room complete the first floor. On the second floor you will find the master bedroom with HIS & HERS closets including a slider to the screened in porch, two additional bedrooms (one with a SKYLIGHT), an office, and spacious full bathroom. The sizeable WALK-UP ATTIC can be finished and created into a bonus room. The lightly wooded backyard creates a PRIVATE ATMOSPHERE and is wonderful for entertaining. Ideal location on the Hilltop in Derby close to schools, medical facilities, restaurants, breweries, and all Derby has to offer! Book your showing now, this home will not be on the market long!

Home is being sold as is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

0.89 acresLot Size

$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Nicole Fiorelli • Higgins Group Real Estate

Listed by Michael DeBiase • Higgins Group Real Estate

Bought with Gillian Goldrich • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Source:Smart MLS #170336603

Redfin Estimate

$479,487

$243K since sold in November 2020$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 22% higher than the average sale price ($393K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$456,500
A
3 beds1 bath1,802 sq ft
31 Prindle Ave, Ansonia, CT 06401
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$394,900
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,968 sq ft
55 David Humphrey Rd, Derby, CT 06418
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$337,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,115 sq ft
171 Mount Pleasant St, Derby, CT 06418
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$82,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
101 Platt St, Ansonia, CT 06401
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$483,100
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,904 sq ft
3 Laurel Ave, Derby, CT 06418
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$605,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,094 sq ft
1024 Willard Rd, Orange, CT 06477

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Market trends in 06418, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$345K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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4 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
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Sale history for 78 Academy Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170336603

Nov 23, 2020

Sold

$236,000

$124/sq ft

Sep 20, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 15, 2020

Listed

$230,000

$121/sq ft

Smart MLS #99177034

Oct 27, 2017

Sold

$162,000

$85/sq ft

Sep 8, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Mar 9, 2017

Listed

$189,000

$99/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$8,292

$64,750 + $150,080

$214,830

2021

$8,292 (+17.9%)

$64,750 + $150,080

$214,830

2020

$7,035 (+4.8%)

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2019

$6,715 (+6.4%)

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2018

$6,314

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2017

$6,314

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2016

$6,314 (+2.4%)

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2014

$6,169 (+1.1%)

$77,000 + $95,620

$172,620

2011

$6,100

$77,000 + $95,620

$172,620

Tax history for 78 Academy Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$8,292

$64,750 + $150,080

$214,830

2021

$8,292 (+17.9%)

$64,750 + $150,080

$214,830

2020

$7,035 (+4.8%)

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2019

$6,715 (+6.4%)

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2018

$6,314

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2017

$6,314

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2016

$6,314 (+2.4%)

$64,750 + $95,620

$160,370

2014

$6,169 (+1.1%)

$77,000 + $95,620

$172,620

2011

$6,100

$77,000 + $95,620

$172,620

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.89 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,905

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Haven County

APN

1092557

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.

R-3

Residential - 3 Zone

These zones are designed to consist of single-family houses on lots of sufficient size only where public water supply and sewers are available. They are also designed to encourage a somewhat higher quality of suburban development. Institutions and similar uses will be necessary and appropriate in these zones but only as special exceptions upon a finding that development will be compatible with the character of the zone.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 4

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Location: basement,hook up in basement or 1/2 bath
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Wall Unit, Window Unit
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Foyer, Solarium
Room Count: 9
Basement Description: Full
Has Attic
Attic Description: Walk-up

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Balcony, Barn, Patio, Porch, Porch-Enclosed, Porch-Heated, Shed

Lot Information
Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Water View, Level Lot

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
Construction Description: Stone

Property Information
Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Lake, Access, View
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1905
Driveway Type: Private

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $160,370

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: 100 Gallon Tank
Heat Type: Baseboard
Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
High School: Per Board of Ed
Elementary School: Per Board of Ed

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Commuter Bus, Lake, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Pool, Shopping/Mall
Directions: Rt 34 to David Humphrey to Academy Hill OR Rt 34 to Derby Ave to Academy Hill
Direct Waterfront
County: New Haven

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,905
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: New Haven County
APN: 1092557

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 1

Around this home

Schools

Bradley School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Derby Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

4/10

Derby High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Derby, CT • 06418

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$456,000 – $552,000

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Home values near 78 Academy Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Academy Hill Rd, Derby, CT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 952 Sq. Ft.	$405,243
91 Academy Hill Rd, Derby, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2862 Sq. Ft.	$545,947

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Academy Hill Rd, Derby, CT 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2123 Sq. Ft.	$546,557
95 Academy Hill Rd, Derby, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2320 Sq. Ft.	$520,451

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Academy Hill Rd, Derby, CT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2395 Sq. Ft.	$486,224
64 Academy Hill Rd, Derby, CT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1786 Sq. Ft.	$444,362

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