Bridgeport City property record for 135 Benham Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,900 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,625 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | RM-0183095 |
| Primary APN | RM-0183095 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 765 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 733 sqft |
| Basement Area | 765 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 762 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,400 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | RM-0183095 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 135 BENHAM AVE |
| City | BRIDGEPORT |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06605-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 1117 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BRIDGEPORT CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 71200 |
135 Benham Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Bridgeport City records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 BENHAM AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605-1003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3605 / 157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Benham Ave was $5,625.
Source: Bridgeport City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Bridgeport City |
| Unified School District | Bridgeport School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,625.00 | $129,470 Land $44,460 Building $85,010 | $90,629 Land $31,122 Building $59,507 |
| 2024 | $5,625.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,625.00 | $129,470 (-) Land $44,460 Building $85,010 | |
| 2022 | $5,625.00 | $129,470 Land $44,460 Building $85,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 135 Benham Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 135 Benham Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| 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 | 24 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 843 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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