West Haven City property record for 142 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 795 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,521 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0036 B:0254 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0036 B:0254 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 795 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,758 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 795 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5474 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 142 FIRST AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-5132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 254 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 155000 |
142 First Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1750 / 623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 142 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002031-14 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Book Page | 2031/14 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 142 First Ave was $5,521.
Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | West Haven City |
| Unified School District | West Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,521.00 | $159,880 Land $67,410 Building $92,470 | $228,400 Land $96,300 Building $132,100 |
| 2024 | $5,521.00 (+29.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,278.00 (+2%) | $91,980 (-) Land $46,690 Building $45,290 | |
| 2022 | $4,194.00 | $91,980 Land $46,690 Building $45,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 142 First Ave 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 VE, 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.
The area around 142 First 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 | 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 287 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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