Branford Town property record for 140 Elm St, Branford, CT 06405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,503 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $5,513 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAN M:D08-000 B:008 L:00020 |
| Primary APN | BRAN M:D08-000 B:008 L:00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,503 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,067 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6217 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 ELM ST |
| City | BRANFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06405-3501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 184600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Branford Center Historic District listed 1987 · 557 contributing resources · NRIS 87000636 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
140 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1993.
Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 ELM ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 539 / 553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Elm St was $5,513, up 3.5% 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 | $5,513.00 (+3.55%) | $248,800 (-) Land $88,000 Building $160,800 | $364,898 (+109.52%) |
| 2025 | $5,324.00 | $248,800 Land $88,000 Building $160,800 | $174,160 Land $61,600 Building $112,560 |
| 2024 | $5,324.00 (+7.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,932.00 (+1.5%) | $165,000 (-) Land $71,200 Building $93,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,859.00 | $165,000 Land $71,200 Building $93,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 140 Elm 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 97% of the US · lower than 95% 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 286 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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