Branford Town property record for 131 Cedar St, Branford, CT 06405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,361 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | BRAN M:D06-000 B:005 L:00012 |
| Primary APN | BRAN M:D06-000 B:005 L:00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,424 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2904 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 CEDAR ST |
| City | BRANFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06405-6012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 184101 |
131 Cedar St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 N BRANFORD RD, BRANFORD, CT 06405-2840 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162636620002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1208 / 712 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Cedar St was $5,361, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Branford Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Branford Town |
| Unified School District | Branford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,361.00 (+3.55%) | $241,900 (-) Land $87,400 Building $154,500 | $423,355 (+150.02%) |
| 2025 | $5,177.00 | $241,900 Land $87,400 Building $154,500 | $169,330 Land $61,180 Building $108,150 |
| 2024 | $5,177.00 (+7.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,797.00 (+1.48%) | $160,500 (-) Land $71,400 Building $89,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,727.00 | $160,500 Land $71,400 Building $89,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Cedar St 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 | 9.0 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 131 Cedar St 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 94% of the US · lower than 90% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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