Ansonia City property record for 161 Benz St, Ansonia, CT 06401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,727 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11630 |
| Primary APN | 11630 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,410 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,716 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 11630 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 BENZ ST |
| City | ANSONIA |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06401-2702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ANSONIA CT |
| Township / Civil Division | ANSONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 125100 |
161 Benz St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Ansonia City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 BENZ ST, ANSONIA, CT 06401-2702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 295 / 456 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Benz St was $6,727, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Ansonia City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Ansonia City |
| Unified School District | Ansonia School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,727.00 (+3.19%) | $228,340 (-) Land $52,780 Building $175,560 | $439,385 (+174.89%) |
| 2025 | $6,519.00 | $228,340 Land $52,780 Building $175,560 | $159,838 Land $36,946 Building $122,892 |
| 2024 | $6,519.00 (+8.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,992.00 (-5.37%) | $228,340 (+36.32%) Land $52,780 Building $175,560 | |
| 2022 | $6,332.00 | $167,500 Land $57,500 Building $110,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Benz St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 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 161 Benz St 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 | 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 250 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 |
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