Ledyard Town property record for 159 Whalehead Rd, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 2.75 acres (119,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,040 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 113790 |
| Primary APN | 113790 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,730 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 119,790 sqft (2.75 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 113790 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WHALEHEAD RD |
| City | GALES FERRY |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06335-1329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Block | 2600 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | LEDYARD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | LEDYARD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 701200 |
159 Whalehead Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Ledyard Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WHALEHEAD RD, GALES FERRY, CT 06335-1329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024853 |
| Deed Book / Page | 643 / 21 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEDYARD CT |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 159 WHALEHEAD RD, GALES FERRY, CT 06335-1329 |
| Document Number | 0000643-21 |
| Book / Page | 643 / 21 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 WHALEHEAD RD, GALES FERRY, CT 06335-1329 |
| Document Number | 2024000854 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000854 |
| Name | NFM LENDING |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Whalehead Rd was $5,040, down 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Ledyard Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Ledyard Town |
| Unified School District | Ledyard School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,040.00 (-1.49%) | $195,500 (+41.91%) Land $60,600 Building $134,900 | $359,544 (+272.85%) |
| 2025 | $5,116.00 | $137,760 Land $57,890 Building $79,870 | $96,432 Land $40,523 Building $55,909 |
| 2024 | $5,116.00 (+7.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,761.00 (+2.19%) | $137,760 (-) Land $57,890 Building $79,870 | |
| 2022 | $4,659.00 | $137,760 Land $57,890 Building $79,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Whalehead Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 159 Whalehead Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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