New Haven City property record for 12 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,974 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 32 0872 00700 |
| Primary APN | 32 0872 00700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,568 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,214 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 32 0872 00700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 TOWNSEND AVE |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06512-4038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Block | 872 |
| Legal Lot Number | 700 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 142800 |
12 Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2001.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-4038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5832 / 229 |
| Transfer Doc | 5832000229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Townsend Ave was $6,974, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: New Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Haven City |
| Unified School District | New Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,974.00 (+1.43%) | $174,510 (-) Land $62,720 Building $111,790 | $338,257 (+176.9%) |
| 2025 | $6,876.00 | $174,510 Land $62,720 Building $111,790 | $122,157 Land $43,904 Building $78,253 |
| 2024 | $6,876.00 (+5.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,492.00 (-6.41%) | $174,510 (-) Land $62,720 Building $111,790 | |
| 2022 | $6,937.00 | $174,510 Land $62,720 Building $111,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Townsend Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 Townsend Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY serves 418,900 people · EPA ID CT0930011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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